Obtaining USDA and CDC Permits for Importing and Transferring Animal Pathogens and Related Biological Materials
Version 6/19/2024 Certain animal pathogens and related biological materials used for research purposes may require a USDA or CDC permit for import to the United States (US) or transfer to Boston University (BU). These materials may be subject to specific packaging and shipping requirements, or may require certification along with a description of the contents […]
Ethics & Compliance
Everything you need to know about ethics and compliance at Boston University, including the laws […]
IBC Training and Health Clearance Requirements
Incident Reporting Requirements for Research Involving Recombinant or Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules
Incident Reporting Requirements for Research Involving Recombinant or Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules
Incident Reporting Requirements for Research Involving Recombinant or Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules Original Date Approved: 5/17/2016 Next Review Date: May 2019 Purpose Boston University (BU) is committed to observing federal, state, and local regulations and the National Institute of Health (NIH) Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant or Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules. The purpose of this […]
IBC Training and Health Clearance Requirements Policy
I. Purpose Boston University (“BU”) is committed to observing federal, state, and local regulations and the National Institute of Health (“NIH”) Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant or Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules (“NIH Guidelines”). The purpose of this policy is to set forth the training and health clearance requirements for individuals listed on active IBC protocols […]
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Verification of Attenuated Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3) Pathogens Policy
Verification of Attenuated Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3) Pathogens Policy
Original Date Approved: 2010 Revised: November 19, 2014, November 13, 2015, and April 19, 2016 Next Review Date: November 2017 Definitions Attenuated Strain: A debilitated, weakened or less virulent virus, bacteria or other pathogen Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3): Classification of clinical, diagnostic, teaching, research, or production facilities where work is performed with indigenous or exotic […]