As mandated by the NIH Guidelines, the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) reviews and approves research involving recombinant or synthetic nucleic acids, infectious agents, and other biohazardous materials to ensure it is conducted safely and in compliance with federal, state, and institutional requirements. Examples of activities that require IBC review include:
Select Agents and Toxins (CDC/USDA Federal Select Agents)*
USDA regulated plant and animal pathogens (APHIS permits required)
Not sure if your research requires IBC registration or approval? Email ibc@siu.edu.
*SIUC does not conduct any work with Select Agents and Toxins or have any BSL3 or BSL4 labs. Contact the BSO before planning any BSL3, BSL4, or Select Agent work.
Meeting minutes are posted on this website once approved by the committee. For details on attending an upcoming meeting, contact ibc@siu.edu or call 618-453-4530.