The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) reviews all research and teaching activities at UWM that involve:
- Any recombinant and/or synthetic nucleic acid molecules or materials, including transgenic/recombinant plants and animals
- Any biohazardous materials
The IBC is guided by the following policies, procedures, guidelines, regulations, and laws:
- NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant and Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules, April 2019 (NIH Guidelines)
- CDC/NIH Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories (BMBL), 6th Edition
- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Biosafety Manual
- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Chemical Hygiene Plan
- OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard 29 CFR 1910.1030
- State of Wisconsin Infectious Waste Regulations
Current Membership
Current IBC Members: click here to log in to the internal UWM IBC website
UWM Faculty/Staff
Brad De Pons, MLS(ASCP), IBC Chair, Clinical Assistant Professor, Biomedical Sciences Undergraduate Laboratory Programs Clinical Education Coordinator, Dept. of Biomedical Sciences
Sonia Bardy, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Dept. of Biological Sciences
Jill McClary-Gutierrez, Ph.D., Biological Safety Officer, Dept. of University Safety & Assurances
Shama Mirza, Ph.D., Associate Professor & Director of the Shimadzu Laboratory, Dept. of Chemistry & Biochemistry
Elizabeth Muslin, Ph.D. , Laboratory Manager, Dept. of Biological Sciences
Jenny Nemke, M.S., Animal Care Program Manager, Dept. of University Safety & Assurances
Community Members
Andrew Kuzma, Ph.D., Ethics Fellow, Advocate Aurora Healthcare
Todd Levine, Ph.D., Senior Lecturer & Director of the Greene Field Station & Prairie Springs Environmental Education Center, Carroll University
Diane Lindsley, Ph.D., Horticultural Director (retired), Milwaukee County
Affiliated Non-Voting Members
Melody Harries, MA, Research Compliance Director, University Safety & Assurances
Melissa Spadanuda, MBA, CIP, Associate Vice Chancellor of Facilities Planning & Management, Institutional Official, Division of Finance and Administrative Affairs
Contact Information
| General IBC Contact | uwm-biosafety@uwm.edu |
| 414-588-4261 | |
| Engelmann Hall, rm 270 | |
| IBC Administrator | Jill McClary-Gutierrez, PhD |
| mcclary@uwm.edu | |
| 414-588-4261 | |
| 414-251-9352 (Teams) |