Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC)

The Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) reviews research activities performed by agents of the University (i.e., faculty, staff, and students) involving hazardous biological agents, recombinant or synthetic nucleic acid molecules, materials derived from humans and nonhuman primates, toxins, select agents, or agents of dual use research concern. The IBC provides oversight for biological safety at SJSU and ensures compliance pursuant to the NIH Guidelines [pdf] and University policies as stated in our charge [pdf].

If you intend to do research with agents under IBC purview, you must submit a Biological Use Authorization (BUA) application for IBC review and approval before initiating the research. See the BUA page for more details on who needs to submit a BUA for approval.

IBC Process flowcharts

IBC Process flowchart- step 1

IBC Process flowchart- step 2

IBC Process flowchart- step 3