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IBC vs. IRB: What’s the Difference?

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Gene therapy research is exciting and full of promise, but because of the risks involved, it’s also highly regulated, requiring an institutional biosafety committee (IBC) to provide additional oversight and risk assessment. IBC membership must include involving two local community members who reside within 50 miles of the research site.