Institutional Biosafety Council (IBC) meeting
The Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) was formed to educate and protect Angelo State University (ASU) faculty, students, visitors, and staff from biological health hazards associated with laboratory and research environments.
Agenda
- Call to Order - Dr. Osborne
- Confirmation of Quorum - Dr. Osborne
- Introduction of Sam Spooner, Director of Risk and Emergency Management - Dr. Osborne
- Vote on submitted IBC short form - Sam Spooner
- Meeting Schedule - Dr. Osborne
- Future Agenda Items - Dr. Osborne
- Adjournment - Dr. Osborne
The IBC must approve, prior to initiation, research that involves any of the following agents/materials:
- Pathogens and potential pathogens of humans, animals, or plants;
- Materials potentially containing human pathogens (including human blood, tissue, and cell lines; non-human primate blood, tissue, and cell lines);
- Recombinant DNA (and RNA), including creation or use of transgenic plants and animals;
- Select agents and toxins (see http://www.selectagents.gov/) including strains and amounts exempted from the select agent regulations;
- Any material requiring a CDC import license or a USDA permit.
Chairs and Members
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IBC Co-Chairs |
Dr. Edith Osborne, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Sam Spooner, Director, Office of Environmental Health, Safety, and Risk Management |
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University Members |
Dr. Russell Wilke, PhD, Professor and Chair, Department of Biology Dr. Laurel Fohn, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Biology Dr. Loree Branham, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Agriculture Dr. Han-Hung Floyd Huang, PT, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Therapy Dr. Denise Goddard, DMP, MSN, RN, FNP-C, Clinical Instructor, Department of Nursing |
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Outside Members |
Dr. Charles Allen, PhD, Texas A&M AgriLife Research & Extension Center San Angelo Ms. Sandra Villarreal, Health Services Director, City of San Angelo |
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Participants |
Ms. Katie Plum, Director of Sponsored Projects Ms. Elizabeth Randell, Director of Student Research |