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IBC Meeting Minutes
Meeting minutes from the monthly Institutional Biosafety Committee meetings are public.
Recombinant & Synthetic Nucleic Acids (rsNA)
All work with recombinant or synthetic Nucleic Acids (rsNA), and/or novel gene editing technologies using rsNA, must be registered with the IBC.
Penn IBC Electronic Registration System (PIERS)
Policies and review requirements for clinical research involving human gene transfer.
Human Gene Transfer Protocols
Policies and review requirements for clinical research involving human gene transfer.
Biological Registration (BioRAFT/SciSure)
Required registration of biological research at Penn.
Research Compliance (Biological)
Laws, regulations, and ethical standards governing biological research at Penn.
Special Containment Program
Access and requirements for research involving BSL-3 and ABSL-3 laboratories.
Biosafety Cabinet Program
Guidance on certification, purchase, use, and retirement of biosafety cabinets (BSCs).
Biohazardous Waste Program
Requirements and procedures for managing and disposing of infectious waste.
Biological Safety at Penn
Guidance and services for the safe handling, storage, and disposal of biological materials.