Committee Chair – Suzanne Michalek Vice-Chair – Theresa Strong Committee Contact Person – Donna S. Williamson Phone: (205) 934-4752 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
The IBC has been charged with the review and approval of all research (regardless of funding) involving recombinant or synthetic nucleic acid research classified as non-exempt by the NIH Guidelines, all research involving all agents capable of causing illness in man (designated Risk Group 2 and above), and all work involving the use of toxins. It is important to note that IBC approval is most often required prior to initiation of work. The Committee has the authority to impose disciplinary measures in cases where there is violation of UAB's established practices and procedures.
The Institutional Biosafety Committee is comprised of members from the UAB Research Community, Environmental Health and Safety, as well as representatives from the local community each with expertise in biosafety, biosecurity, bacteriology, virology, public health, and/or animal containment. The Committee reports to the Vice President for Research and meets monthly to review and discuss proposed research activities, review training, facilities and facility modification, standard operating procedures, trends in biosafety and biosecurity, etc. If you have questions about the Committee or have topics of interest for the Committee, please send a brief email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and someone will contact you.
1. Is my recombinant work exempt or non-exempt?
2. What are my responsibilities under the NIH Guidelines as a PI?
3. What is the deadline to have a project reviewed by the IBC?
The IBC will convene on the following dates to review completed submissions received by the last working day of the previous month. Completed registration documents include the methodologies planned in the protocol, along with supporting documentation.
Meeting Dates Monthly, second Monday of the month, 12:30 pm
The currently scheduled meeting dates for 2021 are:
January 11
February 8
March 8
April 12
May 10
June 14
July 12
August 9
September 13
October 11
November 8
December 13