Principles and concepts
This principles and concepts section defines biosafety concepts including biohazardous materials, virulence, route of entry, viability, infectious dose, concentration, immune status, and biosafety containment levels (BSL1-4 & ABSL1-4) and infectious agent Risk Groups (RG1-4).
Experiment risk assessment
The experimental risk assessment involves identifying, evaluating and determining the proper controls and containment of biological hazards.
These resources on biosafety topics are available to guide you in your evaluation of the risks associated with your research activities. Federal, state, and campus compliance information is available on the Acquisition of Biohazardous Materials page.
Application process
This section covers the MU process to acquire, purchase, gift/donate and exemption of biohazardous material.
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The process begins with becomming a Permitted Individual.
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Log into eCompliance to submit a new or renewal application.
Note: If you are submitting a renewal application and would like a PDF version of your previously approved IBC protocol, please email us and it will sent to you.