In accordance with the NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant or Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules, the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) has established an Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC). The IBC is responsible for reviewing projects that involve, but are not limited to, recombinant DNA, RNAi, pathogens, human materials and other potentially infectious material, as well as transgenic animals. The IBC provides recommendations to the intramural community in matters pertaining to the control of biohazards associated with the use of microbiological agents and their vectors. It also represents the interests of the surrounding community with respect to public health and protection of the environment.
Membership Roster
| Name | Division/Organization |
|---|---|
| Lydia Aldridge, R.N. | Community Member |
| David Chen, Ph.D. | DIR / VVC |
| Francesco J. Demayo, Ph.D., IBC Chair, Deputy Chief, RDBL | DIR / RDBL |
| Justin Kosak, M.S. | DIR / ESCBL |
| David M. Kurtz, D.V.M., Ph.D. | DIR / CMB |
| Chris McGee, Biologist, Clinical Research Unit | DIR / CRB |
| John McLamb, CHP, RRPT, Radiation Safety Officer | OM / HSB |
| Steve Novak, CSP, Deputy Chief HSB | OM / HSB |
| Robert Petrovich, Ph.D., Protein Expression Core | DIR / GISBL |
| Ericka Pearce, M.S., CBSP, IBC Contact, Executive Secretary | OM / HSB |
| Erik Tokar, Ph.D. | NTP / SCT |
| Troy Weaver | Community Member |
IBC Calendar
| Meeting Dates | Submission Deadlines |
|---|---|
| August 13, 2020 | July 30, 2020 |
| September 10, 2020 | August 27, 2020 |
| October 8, 2020 | September 24, 2020 |
| November 12, 2020 | October 29, 2020 |
| December 10, 2020 | November 27, 2020 |
| January 14, 2021 | December 31, 2020 |
Meetings are on the 2nd Thursday of every month, with the submission deadline 2 weeks prior to that.
All meetings will take place in the Rall Lake View Conference Room from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
NIEHS IBC Charter
IBC Charter NIEHS (211KB)
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