Recombinant DNA/Biosafety
The Institutional Biosafety Committee
Institutional Biosafety Committees (IBCs) are the cornerstone of institutional oversight of recombinant DNA research. It operates under an Assurance approved by the Office of Biotechnology Activities (OBA).
Members
MEETING SCHEDULES AND DEADLINES
Deadlines for IBC meetings are the first of every month. Meetings are generally held on the second Tuesday of each Month.
Institutional Biosafety Committees (IBCs) are the cornerstone of institutional oversight of recombinant DNA research. It operates under an Assurance approved by the Office of Biotechnology Activities (OBA).
Members
| James Bliska, PhD | Chair, Professor, Dept. of Molecular Genetics & Microbiology |
| Kim Auletta | Lab Safety Specialist, Chemical Hygiene Officer |
| Jeronimo Cello | Research Scientist, Molecular Genetics & Microbiology |
| Susan Donelan, MD | Director - Healthcare Epidemiology Dept., Assistant Professor, Infectious Diseases |
| Robert Holthausen | Lab Safety Specialist, Biosafety Officer and Hazardous Chemicals Safety Officer |
| Christopher Hubert | Community Member, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory |
| George Marshall | Community Member, Port Jefferson, NY |
| Tom Zimmerman, DVM | Director, Division of Laboratory Animal Resources |
| Judy Matuk, M.S. | Executive Secretary, non-voting member |
| Mary O'Neill | Assistant Director, Research Compliance |
MEETING SCHEDULES AND DEADLINES
Deadlines for IBC meetings are the first of every month. Meetings are generally held on the second Tuesday of each Month.
University Policies and Procedures
Download the Recombinant DNA Policy (PDF) (December 2008)
Download the Policy for the Approval of the Creation or Use of Transgenic Animals
Applications
Initial Application for Approval of Recombinant DNA Activities - IBC Application
Relevant Federal Policies and Procedures
Questions?
Email Judy Matuk, Assistant Vice President of Research Compliance.
