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IBC vs. IRB: What’s the Difference?

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IBCs, however, seek to protect study personnel, the community, and the environment from exposure to engineered genetic material and other biohazardous agents. IBCs include members who possess expertise in genetic engineering, biological safety, infectious diseases, and environmental protection. What Does an IBC Review?

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Safe Sharps Handling When Dispensing Investigational Products

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A loaded syringe can be safely capped using either: A safety engineered syringe. All potentially infectious sharps must be disposed of in a biohazard sharps container immediately after use without recapping. Safety-engineered Syringes. The one-handed scoop technique. A recapping tool. Needles must not be bent or sheared.

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Thinking About the Box: Considerations for Transport of Investigational Products

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Controlled Environment and IP Containment The potential for a release, and the risk associated with a genetically engineered IP, are part of the IBC’s assessment purview under National Institutes of Health (NIH) Guidelines. And don’t forget to affix a biohazard sticker to the exterior for quick and clear identification.

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

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In the case of IBC review, we’re preventing exposure to biologics such as engineered genetic materials and/or infectious agents. Work surfaces, such as the horizontal surface inside the BSCs, must be disinfected following work or spills involving biohazardous materials.