IBC

 

**Please advise that we have updated the process for the migration of IBC protocols into myProtocol.**

 

All protocols that expire in 2024 or 2025 will be migrated into the new system by December 2024 if changes need to be made.

 

To migrate existing protocols into this system, we need your assistance with the following:

 

  1. If you have a new protocol to submit, please use the myProtocol system to do so. Using Firefox, from www.orc.msstate.edu, click the myProtocol button and proceed to create the new application.

 

  1. For existing PDF applications:

- If there are no amendments, the protocol will keep the current expiration and no further action is required of you.

- If an amendment needs to be submitted regardless of expiration date:
                      - Personnel Changes and Location Changes will be approved administratively via the “old” PDF process.
                      - Procedural and Biohazardous changes made will need to be submitted via myProtocol- you can copy/paste information from the “old” PDF into the myProtocol form and include the procedural changes in that application. Once approved, you will have a new IBC number with a new expiration date.
 

  1. If you have an IBC protocol that expires in 2026 or later, we will address those at a later time.

 

If you have any questions about which of IBC protocol this applies to, please contact us at IBC@research.msstate.edu. We are happy to assist with any questions about the myProtocol submission process as well.

 

Thank you in advance for your assistance in this migration.

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Biosafety addresses the safe handling and containment of biohazardous material. It is meant to prevent lab-acquired infections and/or prevent release into agricultural or natural ecosystems.

Containment is achieved through the use of work practices, safety equipment, PPE and facility features.

Containment of biohazardous material is described by 4 biosafety levels: BSL-1, BSL-2, BSL-3, and BSL-4. The higher the number the more dangerous the material. Click below for a more detailed description of these levels.

Standards & Regulations

2024 Meeting Schedule

Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. at 301 Research Blvd.

When possible and consistent with protection of privacy and proprietary interests, IBC meetings can be made available to the public.

For further information, please contact the IBC Chair, pharr@cvm.msstate.edu, or IBC admin at IBC@research.msstate.edu.  

DEADLINE MEETING DATE
May 1 May 15
June 5 June 19
July 3 July 17
August 7 August 21
September 4 September 18
October 2 October 16
November 6 November 20
December 4 December 18

 

For information on how to fill out an IBC application/registration or modification form, or to determine if one should be submitted, please review the FAQ page.

IBC Membership

The IBC is composed of university faculty and staff with expertise in microbiology, molecular biology, animal containment and plant containment. Two community members represent the interest of the surrounding community. Click below to see the current IBC roster.

IBC Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS)

The IBC adheres to SOPs in order to review research in a consistent and fair manner.

MSU Policy on Biosafety

Current IBC SOPs