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The MSU Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) was originally assembled as a requirement of the NIH "Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant DNA Molecules". The primary charge of the IBC was to review recombinant DNA research proposals using the NIH Guidelines as a minimum standard. The purpose of the NIH Guidelines and the IBC review process was to provide researchers with guidance for conducting their recombinant DNA studies in a manner that minimized exposure risk for research personnel and the environment at large. Over the years, the role of IBCs in the university setting has expanded to include areas such as research use of human and animal cells, infectious agents, select agents, and toxins. This is a timely trend in light of recent bioterrorism events. The MSU Institutional
Biosafety Committee membership and mission has been recently revised
to meet the changing needs of the MSU research community. In addition
to recombinant DNA reviews, the committee may provide guidance and
assistance on matters such as animal and plant research containment
facilities, use of infectious agents, accreditation issues, and
emergency response. |
