How much will it cost?
The Bank is currently funded via a grant from the MRC and BBSRC which is intended to fund the construction and running costs of the Bank over a 3 year period. The charging regime for stem cells is under review by the funding councils and the Bank. The Code of Practice for the Bank, developed by the Steering Committee, requires that the Bank recover marginal costs from academic users and full costs from commercial users. The purpose of the Bank is to promote research and the development of therapeutic applications. Any charging regime for the Bank approved by the sponsors will reflect this commitment.