Austin Health Institutional Biosafety Committee

All work at the Austin Health precinct involving the conduct, management or containment of genetically modified organisms is undertaken with approval from the Austin Health Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC).

The Austin Health IBC is constituted by Austin Health with the authority to assess, review and approve all dealings involving genetically modified organisms at Austin Health. It has been established within the guidelines prepared by the Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR). The IBC is also responsible for annual inspections of the Physical Containment Facilities on the Austin Campus, and for preparing an annual report of its activity for the OGTR.

Information on these topics can be obtained by following the links:

• Types of Approval, Guides and Application Forms
• Training
• Containment Facilities
• GMO Storage Guide [pdf 48kb] and DNIR Storage Application [doc 248kb]
• Emergencies involving GMOs and Incident Reporting
• IBC Terms of Reference [pdf 120kb]
• IBC Meeting Dates and Application Deadlines [pdf 52kb]
• Useful links

Contacts

Enquiries should be directed to the Secretary of the IBC, Eva Booth
Ph: 9496 4090
Email: eva.booth@austin.org.au

Mailing and delivery address:

Research Ethics Unit
Harold Stokes Building, Rm 8322
Austin Health