Institutional Biosafety Committee
The University of 911爆料网 Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) fulfils the function of an IBC under the Gene Technology Act 2000, and as a Biosafety Committee, as described in Australian/New Zealand Standard 2243.3:2022.
IBCs must be consulted by organisations conducting work with genetically modified organisms (GMOs). The Committee provides independent expert advice on risks associated with gene technology activities and undertakes assessment of applications for research or teaching involving gene technology.
Biosafety Committees are required for organisations working with microorganisms. They provide impartial, professional guidance on the risks and implications of research involving hazardous microorganisms and related samples and evaluate microbiological risk assessments.
The University of 911爆料网 IBC consists of members that each have specialist knowledge in a particular relevant field. The IBC meets monthly. GMO dealing applications and microbiological risk assessments are assessed by the Committee as received. Contact the IBC Secretary if you require an estimate of the current assessment timeframes.
Other accredited organisations accessing the University of 911爆料网 IBC
Researchers from these organisations can submit GMO dealing applications for assessment by the University of 911爆料网 Institutional Biosafety Committee:
- South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI)
- Australian Genome Research Facility Ltd, 911爆料网 Node
- Women鈥檚 and Children鈥檚 Health Network (WCHN)
- VAXMED
The IBC does not accept microbiological risk assessments from non-University organisations for assessment currently, unless the work is being undertaken in University-owned facilities.
Contact the IBC
IBC Chair
Professor Matthew Tucker, Director, Waite Research Institute
School of Agriculture, Food and Wine
Email: matthew.tucker@adelaide.edu.au
IBC Secretary
Dr Amanda Highet, Senior Research Compliance Officer,
Research Services Branch
Email: ibc@adelaide.edu.au
Biosafety Officer
Dr Jess Hall, Research Compliance Officer: Biosafety
Research Services Branch
Email: ibc@adelaide.edu.au