MOI UNIVERSITY INSTITUTIONAL BIOSAFETY COMMITTEE (IBC)
The IBC’s primary objective is to safeguard protection of personnel, the general public, and the environment. To meet this goal, the IBC imposes requirements for safe laboratory and biological safety practices; reviews and approves policies, procedures, training, programs and facilities pursuant to the safe use of biological agents, other biological materials, and toxins.
Biosafety level designations are based on a composite of the design features, construction, containment facilities, equipment, practices and operational procedures required for working with agents from various RISK GROUPS (Level 1 – 4).
Therefore, for the committee to achieve its goals for safe laboratory and biological safety practices; and approved policies, producers, training, programs and facilities pursuant to safe use of biological agents/microorganisms and hazardous chemical etc;
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