Recombinant DNA/Biohazards/Biohazardous Waste/Select Agents/Toxins
Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) is responsible for oversight of the research involving the use of biohazardous materials to ensure compliance with federal, state, and university regulations.
The IBC approval for recombinant or synthetic nucleic acid molecules and biohazardous research is not required for internal routing and/or submission of the proposal. However, all required IBC and or other sponsored related approvals must be provided to ORS prior to the release of the award and initiation of the project. Please contact the IBC Chair, Dr. David McCauley (405-325-9038, dwmccauley@ou.edu) to discuss the planned activities and secure the necessary approvals.
Additional information for the authorization of Recombinant DNA and Biohazards for research, whether internally or externally sponsored, are available at
https://compliance.ouhsc.edu/IBC/Policies/Norman.
Radioisotope Usage
The university maintains a broad-scope license from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for utilization of radioactive materials on the Norman campus. Information concerning use of such material can be obtained from George MacDurmon, Radiation Safety Officer, 271-6121 ext. 4685 or visit https://compliance.ouhsc.edu/Offices/Radiation-Safety-Office.
For externally funded proposals, an approved request for use of radioactive materials
must be provided by the Radiation Safety Officer prior to the release of the award and the initiation of the project. An approval letter is not required for internal routing and/or submission of the proposal.
Disposal of Hazardous Waste
Only radioactive materials need clearance; however, there are special rules for anyone who generates hazardous waste. Disposal of hazardous chemicals must be in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations. For additional information, please visit https://compliance.ouhsc.edu/Offices/Environmental-Health-and-Safety-Office/Hazardous-Waste.
