Protocol Termination

The PI will notify the IBC when a research protocol involving rDNA and biohazardous materials, agents, and toxins is completed or no longer active.  The IBC shall contact the PI with any questions or concerns regarding the Termination of Approval.   

If the PI fails to provide a renewal or resubmission form to the IBC before the protocol expires, a letter will be sent to the PI and copied to the Department Chair.  All research covered in the expired protocol must cease. If the PI does not provide renewal or resubmission by the next IBC meeting, this issue will be added to the agenda, and the IBC will determine whether to terminate the IBC protocol. Terminating the IBC protocol may necessitate the termination of any related IACUC or IRB protocols and notification of the IO, who may in turn inform other relevant agencies (e.g., National Institutes of Health Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare, granting agencies) for further action.