Submission Types

New Protocol

The IBC protocol application is the primary tool used in the review process. The PI uses it to communicate to the IBC what they are doing, the risks involved, the controls in place, and who will perform the activities.  

Amendment

The PI must seek approval for any changes or additions to previously approved activities during the three-year approval period. This includes changes in personnel, funding sources, locations, biohazardous materials, or activities with those materials.  

Renewal

The IBC typically approves new protocols for three years. A protocol may be renewed on a triennial basis unless the IBC stipulates more stringent requirements. Renewal submissions should be received at least eight to ten weeks before expiration.  

Incident Report

In the event of a significant research-related incident, the IBC may suspend, limit, or terminate a Principal Investigator’s authorization to use biological materials pending a formal investigation. The IBC may take further actions deemed appropriate if a Principal Investigator has repeated compliance violations that are not corrected, any severe safety violations, or multiple less serious safety concerns are identified that create a significant risk to laboratory workers, other persons, or the environment.  The PI is responsible for reporting research-related incidents immediately to the UTEP IBC Chair and BSO.  The IBC is accountable for reporting significant incidents, violations, and research-related accidents and illnesses involving rDNA or SNAMs to the IO and the NIH Office of Science Policy (OSP) within 30 days or immediately, depending on the gravity of the incident unless the Institutional Biosafety Committee determines that the PI has already filed a report.