Southern Illinois University Carbondale is committed to protecting faculty, staff, students, and guests from risks involving hazardous biological materials. The University follows, and requires all faculty, staff, students, and volunteers to follow, current federal and state safety guidelines for all research and educational activities. Copies of these standards are available from the Office of Research Compliance.
The Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) and Biological Safety Officer (BSO) ensure compliance. The Office of Research Compliance serves as the administrative home for the IBC.
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 Chairperson: Dr. Derek Fisher, dfisher@siu.edu, 618-453-5201
IBC Biosafety Committee Officer: Dr. Andrew Wood, wood@plant.siu.edu, 618-453-5609
IBC Program Coordinator: Vacant, contact ORC office at ibc@siu.edu, 618-453-4530