About IBC
Welcome to the UTEP recombinant DNA/Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) webpage
Here you'll find relevant information that will assist new and established researchers. The IBC is committed to assisting faculty, staff, and students with their research while ensuring the University's compliance with all federal regulations.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) at The University of Texas at El Paso(UTEP) is to ensure that research involving recombinant DNA (rDNA), synthetic nucleotides, infectious agents (pathogens), biological toxins, nanotechnology, or select agents is classified at the appropriate biosafety level and done in accordance with all appropriate guidelines, regulations and good safety practices.
UTEP uses the NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant DNA Molecules and the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC)as key tools for biosafety and rDNA research oversight.
IBC Meeting Schedule
Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) Meeting Dates
Submission DEADLINE on IRBNet * |
IBC Meeting ** |
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January 1, 2024 | January 19, 2024 |
February 1, 2024 | February 16, 2024 |
March 1, 2024 | March 15, 2024 |
April 1, 2024 | April 19, 2024 |
May 1, 2024 | May 17, 2024 |
June 1, 2024 | June 14, 2024 |
July 1, 2024 | July 19, 2024 |
August 1, 2024 | August 16, 2024 |
September 1, 2024 | September 20, 2024 |
October 1, 2024 | October 18, 2024 |
November 1, 2024 | November 15, 2024 |
December 1, 2024 | December 20, 2024 |
*Subject to change
** 2
Virtual
DEADLINES ARE THE FIRST OF EVERY MONTH