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Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC)

News & Announcements

Announcement: The IBC module for the online submission eProtocol platform was implemented on January 2, 2020. (posted 1/28/2020)

The online paperless eProtocol system was implemented for the IBC effective January 2, 2020. This means that all new IBC protocols should be submitted through that system. Please go the tab called IBC Protocol Portal on the left navigation bar for more information about the online submission process. All currently approved protocols are being transitioned to the electronic system as soon as possible.

Announcement: The IBC announces the release of new Guidance and Education for Receipt of and Transport of Biohazardous Materials (posted 12/18/2019)

In response to feedback from faculty, the IBC re-evaluated their policy for requiring CITI shipping training when the activity is limited to transport only. The IBC created the new guidance document, which will be used internally to document that personnel listed on an IBC protocol who will transport or receive biohazardous materials have read the training/education material. We will no longer require CITI shipping training for protocols limited to transport of materials. CITI shipping training will still be required for personnel who will ship biohazardous materials.

Announcement: The IBC announces the release of the new IBC Policy and Procedure Manual and completely revised forms (posted: 9/16/2016)

The IBC has released the new IBC Policy and Procedure Manual. The new manual is posted on the Policies and Procedure section of the IBC page. The manual supercedes the IBC policy posted on the DePaul policy page. The new forms reflect the new policy manual and should be used for all new submissions. Older forms will be accepted for the month of September 2016. The new forms are in fillable PDF format. The new manual expands the IBC's purview to activities that might not be covered under the previous policy and expands on IBC coverage of teaching activties.