Biosafety Program
San Diego State University is committed to ensuring that research involving recombinant DNA, biological materials, and other potentially hazardous materials is conducted in accordance with applicable National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines, as well as federal, state, and institutional requirements. The SDSU Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) supports this commitment by reviewing and overseeing research involving recombinant or synthetic nucleic acids, biohazardous agents, human and non-human primate materials, select biological toxins, and other materials covered under NIH Guidelines and related regulations. Through its review process, the IBC helps promote the safe, responsible, and compliant conduct of research.
How to Submit a Biological Use Authorization (BUA) Form
Principal Investigators using biohazardous materials or conducting experiments involving recombinant DNA in their laboratories must obtain approval from the IBC. To initiate this process, the investigator must complete a Biological Use Authorization (BUA) Form, all electronically now through iRIS.
What Happens Next? A Guide to IBC Post-Submission
Principal Investigators are responsible for ensuring IBC review of the following:
- Animal experiments requiring IBC approval with any of the above (prior to IACUC approval)
- Biological Toxins (Select Agent toxins below the permissible toxin amount)
- Human and Non-human Primate (NHP): blood, body fluids, tissues and primary or established cell lines
- Pathogens/Microorganisms: Risk Group 1 or higher
- Recombinant or Synthetic DNA work as defined by the NIH Guidelines
Interested in Group Training from our IBC Staff?
In accordance with NIH Notice NOT-OD-25-082, Promoting Maximal Transparency Under the NIH Guidelines, SDSU IBC meeting minutes are available to the public and can be accessed below.IBC Meeting Minutes
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Get in Touch
Contact Research Support Services with any questions or concerns regarding the Bio Safety program or IBC at SDSU. Our analysts are able to meet over Zoom as well.
How to Report Potential Non-Compliance or Research Misconduct
The IBC encourages prompt (within 24 hours) reporting of concerns related to misuse of biological agents. Allegations should be detailed and specific, and be accompanied by supporting documentation when possible, to allow for a thorough investigation.