Biosafety
UMass Boston expects all research will be performed with the highest safety standards to guarantee the safety of the public and state employees. The Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) is charged with ensuring that research is performed in a safe environment and in accordance with guidelines circulated by the National Institutes of Health.
The IBC will review all research conducted at UMass Boston which involves recombinant DNA, infectious, or bio-hazardous agents. The IBC goals are to minimize the health risk of those who are involved in research using biohazardous materials; minimize the risk to the university and environment; and meet regulatory requirements.
ORSP is responsible for assisting the IBC in implementing university workplace Environment, Health, and Safety policies that comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines.
Apply to the IBC
Get more info on how to apply to the IBC.
Beginning June 2025, this page will provide access to approved minutes from IBC meetings, offering transparency on key discussions and decisions related to biosafety at the University.
*Note: For an updated list of committee members, please visit the NIH Office of Science Policy RMS Website