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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. What Does an IBC Review? What Does an IBC Review?

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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. In the case of IBC review, we’re preventing exposure to biologics such as engineered genetic materials and/or infectious agents. What is a Biosafety Cabinet? They operate under negative air pressure (i.e.,