Resources for Faculty Researchers/PIs

IBC Protocol Formfor New Protocols or Resubmissions Involving the Use of Biohazardous Materials in Research  

Dickinson College IBC policies [download as PDF]

Applicants who will require IBC review are encouraged to read the following documents on biosafety policies and procedures in addition to receiving specific biosafety training. Applicants may be required to reference specific sections of these documents as part of the protocol review.
  

NIH-OBA "Investigator Responsibilities" Brochure, 2011  

                    [download the brochure in pdf]

Recombinant DNA  
 

• NIH Office of Biotechnology Activities 
•  NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant DNA 
•  NIH Biosafety Considerations for research with Lentiviral Vectors
   

• CDC Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories 
• CDC-APHIS National Select Agent Registry 
• Material Safety Data Sheet for Infectious Substances for Infectious Substances 
• ABSA Risk Group Classification for Infectious Agents:  
• Bacteria, viruses, parasites, fungi
   

• CDC Working with Human and other Primate Tissue 
• Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Standards for Bloodborne Pathogens
   

• Dickinson Department of Environmental Health & Safety 
• **Dickinson On-Line BioSafety Training Programs 
• Required Training: 
  • Lab Safety 
  • Blood-Borne Pathogens 
   
• Animal Care and Use On-Line Training
   
• NIH Training and Educational Materials