Biosafety in Research and the IBC
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The primary mission of The University of Toledo Biosafety Committee (IBC) is to ensure the safety of the faculty, staff and students participating in biological research at UToledo, as well as humans and vertebrate animals enrolled in such studies. In addition, protocol review and approval by the IBC also serves to protect the general public and the environment from adverse consequences related to that research. UToledo policy #3364-70-06 requires that all research involving the use of biological agents (or potential biohazards) must be submitted to the IBC for review and approval before research faculty may engage in any activities including such materials When such agents are to be introduced into live vertebrate animals, final approval of the associated animal use protocol by the UToledo Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) is contingent upon final approval of the associated protocol for use of a biohazard. When such agents are to be introduced into live humans, final approval of the associated research protocol by the Institutional Review Board (IRB) is contingent upon IBC approval of the associated protocol for the use of a biohazard. For additional information, see the Frequently Asked Questions or contact the IBC Administrator (IBCommittee@utoledo.edu). Updated: February 3, 2022 |
| IRB Manager for IBC | Tutorial for IRB Manager for IBC |
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Mahesh Pillai, M.D., Ph.D., C.I.P. Director, Research Compliance The University of Toledo Office of Research & Sponsored Programs Main Campus | R1 - Suite 1020A Phone: 419.383.4251 | Email: Mahesh.Pillai@UToledo.edu |
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Ravindika Dissanayake, Ph.D Associate Compliance Analyst, IACUC Phone: 419.383.5321 | Email: Ravindika.DissanayakeMudiyanselage@UToledo.edu |
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| IBC Protocol & Frequently Asked Questions | What Are Biological Agents? | |||
| Federal Regulations | UToledo Policy #: 3364-70-06 | |||
iBC training
The IBC office is offering trainings to support student, staff and faculty researchers who conduct research with biohazards. It is not mandatory but is encouraged if you are not familiar with the IBC process, federal regulations, UToledo policy, or best practices.
The primary audience for the application training is those who have a clear research plan and need some guidance ensuring their procedures are in compliance with IBC approval procedure, providing the information in each application question that is needed for the IBC to make a determination, and general IRB Manager navigation. Please feel free to come with specific questions as this training is meant to not only provide a baseline understanding but to also help you in completing your application. This training is NOT to learn the IRB Manager system. Additionally, this is NOT the required biohazard training through TestBank that all researchers who conduct research with biohazards must take. You may attend this training multiple times but class sizes are limited to ensure that we can give individualized attention where needed.
The primary audience for the Q&A sessions are all faculty, staff, and student researchers that have general questions about IBC processes, biohazard research regulations, and UT policies and procedures associated with conducting research with biohazards. The format for these sessions will be unstructured, so please come with any and all questions you may have.
Current Training Dates:
9/26/24, 1:00-2:00PM - IBC Training - Link to Register
10/24/24, 11:00AM-12:00PM -IBC Training - Link to Register
11/26/24, 3:00-4:00PM- IBC Training - Link to Register
Please register by 5:00PM the night prior to your desired training date. If this registration deadline is not met, please contact Ravindika Dissanayake to determine if we will be able to accomodate you for that training. The trainings will be conducted virtually, but may move to hybrid or in person depending on demand.
If you need IBC training for a specific department or course or have additional questions please contact Ravindika Dissanayake