Biosafety
Overview

The ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Biosafety Program oversees the possession, use and storage of various infectious agents, recombinant deoxyribonucleic acid (rDNA), biological toxins, and select agents/toxins (commonly known as biohazardous materials) in a research and/or teaching environment.
Training Requirements for Researchers
Training in proper microbiological techniques is required for anyone working with recombinant DNA, infectious agents, select agents, and biological toxins or who works in a laboratory where these materials are used/stored. The assurance of proper training is the responsibility of the Principal Investigator (PI) or laboratory supervisor of the facility in which the hazard is used.

If you are a Principal Investigator (PI) at ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ who possess or plans to possess, store, work with, or transport infectious agent(s), biological toxin(s), select agent(s)/toxin(s), and/or recombinant or synthetic nucleic acid molecules, you must register them with ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬â€™s Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC).
| Submission Deadline | Scheduled Meetings | Approved IBC Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| January 12, 2026 | January 20, 2026 | |
| February 9, 2026 | February 17, 2026 | |
| March 9, 2026 | March 17, 2026 | |
| April 13, 2026 | April 21, 2026 | |
| May 11, 2026 | May 19, 2026 | |
| June 8, 2026 | June 16, 2026 | |
| July 13, 2026 | July 21, 2026 | |
| August 10, 2026 | August 18, 2026 | |
| September 7, 2026 | September 15, 2026 | |
| October 12, 2026 | October 20, 2026 | |
| November 9, 2026 | November 17, 2026 | |
| November 30, 2026 | December 8, 2026 |
Submission Deadlines to Research Integrity & Compliance: These are the dates by which the protocol must be submitted in BiosafetyNet to be placed on that month’s meeting agenda.
ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬â€™s Institutional Biosafety Committee provides oversight and evaluation of research and laboratories that use biohazardous materials at ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ and affiliated institutions to ensure they comply with ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ IBC policy, University policy, CDC guidelines, NIH guidelines, and federal regulations , , and for select agents.
Please direct questions and comments to the Biosafety Program or Debra Howeth, telephone (813) 974-5091, fax (813) 974-7091.