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Safe Sharps Handling When Dispensing Investigational Products

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Institutional biosafety committees (IBCs) frequently receive questions about the proper methodology for preparing a syringe for transport from a drug room or pharmacy to the clinic where the injection will be administered. Care must be taken to avoid sharps-related injuries and exposures. Needles must not be bent or sheared. Recapping tools.

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Clean Bench vs Biosafety Cabinet: What’s the Difference?

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This article explores how these tools work and why biosafety cabinets are preferred in research involving cell and gene therapies. Why Does the IBC Prefer Researchers use a Biosafety Cabinet vs a Clean Bench? In the case of IBC review, we’re preventing exposure to biologics such as engineered genetic materials and/or infectious agents.

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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. IRBs are tasked with protecting research subject’s rights and welfare. What Does an IBC Review?