ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - The University of New Mexico is denying a claim by Lt. Gov. John Sanchez that it bought or sold fetal tissue.
The school’s Health Sciences Center issued the statement Sunday, a day after Sanchez posted the allegations on Facebook.
In the posting, Sanchez says a congressional investigation determined that the center allegedly harvests and infant body parts through its relationship with Southwestern Women’s Options Clinic.
KOB-TV reports (https://bit.ly/1W3EtUF ) that center officials say any fetal tissue was obtained from women who agreed to donate for research.
The center also says it has followed all federal laws involving fetal tissue research.
According to the school, a House panel has issued subpoenas for depositions from two faculty members and related documents.
The school terminated its relationship with the clinic in December.
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Information from: KOB-TV, https://www.kob.com
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