Overview
The Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) at Lake Forest College oversees research and instructional activities that involve biological materials with potential risks to human health, animals, plants, or the environment. The committee reviews proposed work to ensure that biological research and teaching activities are conducted safely and in compliance with applicable federal guidelines, institutional policies, and best practices for biosafety.
The IBC helps promote responsible research by evaluating risk levels, appropriate containment procedures, and laboratory practices associated with the use of biological agents, recombinant or synthetic nucleic acids, and other regulated materials.
Responsibilities
The Institutional Biosafety Committee is responsible for:
- Reviewing research and instructional activities involving biological materials that may present biosafety risks.
- Assessing appropriate containment levels, safety practices, and laboratory procedures.
- Ensuring compliance with relevant federal guidelines and institutional biosafety policies.
- Providing guidance to faculty, staff, and students regarding biosafety standards and safe laboratory practices.
- Monitoring ongoing activities to ensure that approved protocols continue to follow appropriate safety procedures.
Meeting Schedule & Minutes
The IBC meets periodically during the academic year as needed to review submissions.
Consistent with institutional transparency practices, approved meeting minutes of the Institutional Biosafety Committee are available below.