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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.
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Workshops, Safety Symposia and Policy Conferences
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Key Definitions and Acronyms
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Educational Materials
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Policy Guidance Documents
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Investigator Responsibilities Under the NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant DNA Molecules![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20121006175230im_/http://oba.od.nih.gov/images/CLEAR.gif) (June 22, 2009)
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Tool for the Self-Assessment of the Institutional Biosafety Committee and Program of Oversight of Recombinant DNA Research (June 22, 2009)
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Memorandum![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20121006175230im_/http://oba.od.nih.gov/images/CLEAR.gif) describing how to use the self-assessment tool.
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Self-assessment tool
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Fillable PDF![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20121006175230im_/http://oba.od.nih.gov/images/CLEAR.gif) (requires Adobe Acrobat 9.0 and higher to electronically save data)
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Excel spreadsheet (with electronically fillable fields)
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Major Actions under Section III-A of the
NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant or Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules
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NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant or Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules
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Additional Guidance on the Content of Minutes of Institutional Biosafety Committee Meetings![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20121006175230im_/http://oba.od.nih.gov/images/CLEAR.gif) (February 23, 2007)
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Institutional Compliance Reminder![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20121006175230im_/http://oba.od.nih.gov/images/CLEAR.gif) (December 6, 2004)
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Guidance on Minutes of Institutional Biosafety Committee Meetings![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20121006175230im_/http://oba.od.nih.gov/images/CLEAR.gif) (May 14, 2004)
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Biosafety Guidance Documents
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Biosafety Considerations for Research with Lentiviral Vectors
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Biosafety Considerations when Cloning Full-Length cDNA of Certain RG4 RNA Viruses![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20121006175230im_/http://oba.od.nih.gov/images/CLEAR.gif)
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Biosafety Considerations in Recombinant DNA Research with Pathogenic Viruses
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Links of Interest to IBCs
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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.
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