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All research conducted at Duquesne
University involving recombinant DNA molecules
must be
approved by the Institutional Biosafety Committee
(IBC) using the Biosafety Committee registration
document. This must be done before the laboratory phase of the research begins. Questions concerning this procedure should be directed to the committee chair.
Biosafety Committee Registration
Document - Word
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NIH
Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant
DNA Molecules
Institutional
Biosafety Committee (IBC)
Peter
Castric, Ph.D., Professor of Biology - Chair
Room 242 Mellon Hall; Ext: 6332
Ruth Modzelewski, Ph.D. Mission Coordinator, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Pittsburgh Affiliate
Becky Morrow, D.V.M. Assistant Professor of Biology, Duquesne University
Jana Patton-Vogt, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biology, Duquesne University
Christine Phillips, Project Manager, Civil & Environmental Consultants, Pittsburgh
Paula Sweitzer, Environmental Health & Safety Department. Duquesne University. B6 Mellon Hall
Alan W. Seadler, Ph.D. Associate Academic Vice President for Research. Duquesne University Biosafety
All
individuals who intend to acquire, transport or
engage in research with CDC, USDA Select Agents
and CDC Select Agents, as defined by the Center
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and
the U.S.
Department of Agriculture (USDA) are required
to inform the Office of Research before work can
begin. Select Agents are certain viruses, bacteria,
rickettsia, fungi and toxins defined by CDC and
the USDA. Research in our laboratories must adhere
to CDC’s guidelines Biosafety
in Microbial and Biomedical Laboratories,
5th Edition 2007.
The USA PATRIOT Act of 2001
and the Bioterrorism Preparedness Act of 2002,
requires under punishment by fine or imprisonment
notification, strict handling and security procedures
for possession, transportation or research work
with Select Agents.
The University has adopted an
Exposure Control Plan for compliance with OSHA's
Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Program
standard. The Plan is administered by the Environmental Health & Safety Department and training for employees
at risk is provided by Duquesne’s Health
Services.
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