Biosafety

The Institutional Biosafety Committee, or IBC, is the ISU committee that reviews protocols for experiments using rDNA, human cell lines and biohazards.

All research conducted at Idaho State University involving rDNA molecules must meet with current NIH Guidelines.

For detailed instructions and assistance, please contact IBC Chair James Groome at (208) 282-2791.

CITI Training may be required.

IBC Manual, Lab Manual Templates & Forms

The Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) Manual provides background on the development of protocols and biosafety laboratory manuals. 

Submit all forms and protocols to biosafe@isu.edu.

1. Templates

Preparation of a BS1 or BSL2 laboratory manual is required in order for the IBC to approve a protocol for an rDNA project.

Biosafety Laboratory Manual for BSL1

Biosafety Laboratory Manual for BSL2

Biosafety for BSL3 – contact IBC Coordinator

2. Protocol Forms

A. Protocol for Use of Recombinant or Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules in Research

Form A – rDNA

• Instructions
• Sample

B. Protocol for Use of Infectious Agents, Toxins and Select Agents in Research 

Form B – Select Agents

• Instructions
• Sample

C. Protocol for Use of Human and Non-Human Primate Blood, Cell Lines, or Other Potentially Infectious Materials (OPIM) - 

Form C – Cell Lines

• Instructions
• Sample

Form D – Protocol Modification Request

Form E – Accident, Exposure or NonCompliance Incident Report

For questions about the manual or forms, contact IBC Chair James Groome at biosafe@isu.edu.

ISU Institutional Biosafety Committee:

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