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Institutional Biosafety Committee Meeting
October 27, 2017 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) is a committee comprised of faculty, staff, and community members who oversee biological research at UWM involving recombinant and synthetic nucleic acid molecules in accordance with the National Institutes of Health Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant and Synthetic Nucleic Acids. In addition to overseeing research involving recombinant DNA or synthetic nucleic acids, the IBC reviews the use of the following:
- Use of any biological agent of a risk group 2 or higher level
- Select agents and toxins
- Dual Use Research of Concern (DURC)
- Stem cell research
- Nanotechnology involving biological agents.
- Human cells/ tissues.
- Teaching activities that involve any of these materials.
ALL PROTOCOLS ARE REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE IBC MEETING BY THE PI FOR AMPLE TIME FOR PRE-REVIEW AND DISCUSSION. FAILURE TO PROVIDE 2 WEEKS MAY RESULT IN THE PROTOCOL BEING TABLED UNTIL THE NEXT MONTHLY MEETING.