Biosafety Program
San Diego State University is responsible for ensuring that recombinant DNA research or experiments involving biological materials or potentially hazardous materials are conducted in compliance with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines to promote safe and responsible practices.
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
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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Interested in a Group Training from our IBC staff?
Please fill out the form below if you would like staff in our office to visit your class, group, lab, or student organization to educate you all about the various topics of compliance in completing ethical research including how to use biohazardous materials or rDNA in your research, and submitting Biological Use Authorization applications through our e-protocol platform iRIS. We can appear either virtually or in-person!
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
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.