Institutional Biosafety Committee Forms

New registrations

The following documents should be submitted by NEW INVESTIGATORS to register with the IBC.

For project that involves recombinant DNA or microbiological hazards, but does not involve animals

• Registration form (one or more, as needed)
  • Recombinant DNA
  • Microbiological pathogen(s)
  • Primate (human or monkey) cells or tissues
• Project description (one or both, as needed)
  • Biohazard material
  • Recombinant DNA- Viral Vectors
• Waste disposal, training, emergency
  • Standardized plans
• Submit for each person except principal investigator/supervisor
  • Statement of informed consent

For registration of project that involves recombinant DNA or pathogenic microorganisms and animals

In addition to documents above:

• UMMC Occupational Health and Safety program for animal handlers

For registration of project that involves macaques

In addition to documents above:

• UMMC biosafety containment requirements for working with macaques

Updates and modifications

An investigator who is already registered with the IBC should use the form below for (1) the annual update; or (2) modifications to registration

• Update and/or modifications

Updates: investigators at BSL-2 or higher are contacted annually for updates to registration, followed by inspection of the laboratory.

Modifications to registration: Should be submitted at any time that biohazards of research activities change. Submit form above, plus any additional documents that may be required (indicated on the update/ modification form).

IBC closeout/laboratory decommissioning

The Principal Investigator is responsible for the disposition of all Biohazardous materials in her/his possession at the time of separation (Resignation, termination, or retirement) from UMMC.

• IBC closeout form