Cristy McGoff
Reminder: summer student researchers must complete lab safety training, obtain medical clearance
Mentored summer research experiences provide tremendous learning opportunities for students wishing to participate in laboratory research. University Policy requires that all individuals, including summer research students, engaged in research laboratory activities must complete and have an up-to-date annual laboratory safety training and have medical clearance from Research Occupational Health Program (ROHP) before performing any research […]
Biosafety Bulletin Vol 4 Issue 1 – April 2017
A quarterly newsletter from the BU Office of Institutional Biosafety Committee See the PDF of the April 2017 Biosafety Bulletin Workshop on How to Navigate RIMS and Submit an IBC application On February 3, 2017, Dr. Sajal Ghosh led a workshop that provided participants with hands-on training for how to navigate and submit an IBC […]
Biosafety Bulletin Vol 3 Issue 3 – October 2016
A quarterly newsletter from the BU Office of Institutional Biosafety Committee See the PDF of the October 2016 Biosafety Bulletin IBC Public Meeting On September 20, 2016, pursuant to Section 2.03 of the Boston Public Health Commission’s (BPHC) Biological Laboratory Regulation, the IBC held its annual Public Meeting. A presentation highlighting some of the major […]
Biosafety Bulletin Vol 3 Issue 2 – June 2016
A quarterly newsletter from the BU Office of Institutional Biosafety Committee See the PDF of the June 2016 Biosafety Bulletin Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Site Visit The Compliance Assurance Program Office of the DHS visited Boston University in May to review the Biosafety Program as a part of a routine site visit. DHS commended […]
IBC Application (Biological Use Authorization)
For any investigator planning to work with recombinant DNA and/or biological agents at BSL-2 or higher. Amendments and annual renewals are also completed in RIMS. Access RIMS
Training Policy for IBC
A. Purpose The Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) seeks to ensure the qualifications of all IBC personnel who handle rDNA and biohazardous materials to enable them to carry out their responsibilities in compliance with applicable guidelines and regulations. IBC must consider the training and experience of personnel involved in conducting research as part of its protocol […]
Training Policy for IBC
Protocol Review Outcomes
Work may commence immediately upon full approval of a protocol. Approval is valid for the study as described in the protocol form for a period of three years from the approval date. PI’s must also complete an annual renewal each year. The Boston Public Health Commission requires notification upon IBC approval of any new BSL-3 project at […]
Three Year IBC Renewal
After three years, the application must be resubmitted and reviewed by the committee. Three-Year Resubmission Instructions General IBC Three-Year Resubmission Instructions: For all expiring IBC Protocols, complete a Three-Year Resubmission in RIMS (see instructions below) and click “confirm the submission” to send it to the IBC Office for review. Make sure the PI and all […]