Institutional Biosafety Committee
If you want to use recombinant DNA or pathogens in your research, you must submit an application for review and approval to the Chair of the Biosafety Committee. The Biosafety Committee Chair will determine if your application requires full committee review and schedule a meeting, as needed.
The IBC provides guidance to University researchers who use recombinant DNA or biological agents in their research. The mission of the IBC is to ensure that research is conducted within existing laws and guidelines that aim to protect the workers, the general public, and the environment.
Contacts for IBC
Mr. William (Bill) Holmes, Chair
337-482-2939
bill.holmes@louisiana.edu
Dr. Andrei Chistoserdov, BSO and Alternate Chair
337-482-1330
ayc6160@louisiana.edu
Researchers who wish to use or collect human body fluids can access the Blood Borne Pathogen training in Cornerstone via ULINK in the Human Resources block. Contact Taz Wininger at 337-482-1840 or taz@louisiana.edu if you have any questions.
Manual & Application
Guidelines for Submission and Review of IBC Applications
How to Initiate an IBC Application
Need assistance with the IRBManager (online) application form?
Contact the Office of Research Integrity
Robin Schneider-Broussard
robin.schneider-broussard@louisiana.edu
Steph Ruiz
Steph@louisiana.edu
Biosafety Training Available via CITI Program
Instructions for Accessing CITI Program Biosafety Training
Additional IBC Resources
IBC Information for UL Lafayette Graduate Students
Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories
Does your research raise security concerns?
Laboratory Biosafety Manual, WHO, 2004
NIH Office of Science Policy - Biosafety and Biosecurity Policy