National Institutes of Health - Office of Science Policy
Institutional Biosafety Committees
Institutional Biosafety Committees (IBCs) are the cornerstone of institutional oversight of recombinant DNA research. The following information and resources are provided to help IBCs perform this critical role, as well as to inform others about the roles and responsibilities of these important committees.
If you have questions about OBA's activities, interpretations of the NIH Guidelines, upcoming meetings, or related matters, do not hesitate to contact OBA staff by email at oba@od.nih.gov, or by phone at 301-496-9838.
6705 Rockledge Drive, Suite 750, MSC 7985
Bethesda, MD 20892-7985 (For all non-USPS mail, please use ZIP code 20817)
Phone: 301-496-9838, Fax: 301-496-9839
E-mail OBA at oba@od.nih.gov