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:
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.
IBC Contacts
IBC Program Coordinator: Vacant, contact ORC office at ibc@siu.edu, 618-453-4530
IBC Chairperson: Dr. Derek Fisher, dfisher@siu.edu, 618-453-5201
IBC Biosafety Committee Officer: Dr. Andrew Wood, wood@plant.siu.edu, 618-453-5609