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Learn about UC San Diego's institutional Biosafety Program.
UCSD's Biosafety Program identifies responsibilities, facility contruction, operational standards, and authorizations required to conduct research and teaching activities with regulated biological materials.
The Biosafety Program does not apply to UCSD medical centers or clinics directly covered under the UCSD Medical Center license.
Regulated biological materials covered in UC San Diego's Biosafety Program include:
Principal investigators must have an approved BUA before beginning work with UCSD regulated biological materials (see the list above). The BUA is an application for use of most biological material; it lists more than just biohazardous materials.
Eligible PIs must have assigned laboratory space as determined by the university.
Important: The PI is ultimately responsible for full compliance with policies, practices, and procedures set by the UCSD Institutional Biosafety Committee when a Biohazard Use Authorization is granted. The UCSD Biosafety Handbook (PDF) is the primary reference for compliance with these requirements.
Responsibility extends to all aspects of biosafety involving individuals who enter or work in the laboratory or under the auspices of the PI.
Note: Other research authorizations to work with regulated materials or human or animal subjects at UCSD may be required.
Equipment
Services
The Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) oversees use of biohazard materials by:
IBC activities are guided by university policy, national guidelines, industry standards, and federal, state, and county regulations. The IBC reviews and approves all projects that involve biohazard materials before work begins.
Submission dates: BUA applications are reviewed at the IBC's monthly meeting. See the IBC Important Dates schedule for due dates:
Lab management
Disinfecting/ decontamination
Material Safety Data Sheets
Tissue culture rooms
Read about My Research Safety, a Web portal for centralized access to your Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) audits, inventory, and authorizations.
Government and research institutions:
Reference sources:
UCSD committees
