GENERAL INFORMATION
FOR RESEARCHERS
Composition of the IBC Committee
Based on the types of research activities at Marquette University, the IBC will normally have the following minimum representation:
- Members collectively shall have experience and expertise in rDNA technology and the ability to assess the safety of proposed rDNA research.
- Two members of the IBC committee shall not be affiliated with Marquette University.
- At least one member shall have expertise in plants, plant pathogens or plant pest containment.
- At least one member shall have expertise with rDNA work in animals.
Duties of the IBC
The IBC is responsible for the following functions on behalf of Marquette University
- Review all recombinant DNA (rDNA) research conducted at or sponsored by Marquette University for compliance with NIH Guidelines published April 2002 (http://www4.od.nih.gov/oba).
Review shall include the following:
- An independent assessment of the proposed containment levels.
- An assessment of the procedures, facilities, training and expertise of personnel involved in rDNA research.
- Approve those research projects that are found to conform to NIH Guidelines.
- Inform the Principal Investigator (PI) of the results of the IBC review.
- Periodically review (re-review) rDNA research conducted at or sponsored by Marquette University to ensure compliance with NIH Guidelines.
Mission Statement
