Institutional Biosafety Committee

Function: Review all College research and teaching activities that are conducted by faculty, staff, students, and/or visiting scientists that involve the use of recombinant or synthetically derived nucleic acid molecules (r/sNA) or other biohazardous materials (regulated human, animal and plant pathogens and biological toxins).  The purpose of these reviews is to ensure that all activities involving r/sNA or other biohazardous materials and the facilities used to conduct such work are in compliance with all applicable external regulations and College policies.  Foremost, the IBC's objective shall be to ensure that such activities meet standards of good biological safety practice emphasizing protection of personnel, the general public, and the environment.