Biological Safety Program
The Biological Safety Program is responsible for providing support to The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston students and personnel concerning the recognition, evaluation, and control of chemical, biological, and physical hazards. Our goal is to provide the safest work environment for all UTHealth employees and the surrounding health science center community, as well as minimizing risk to the environment and property.
The Biological Safety Program is located at OCB in room: OCB 1.330. They may be reached by phone at: (713) 500-8100 or fax at: (713) 500-8170
Institutional Biosafety Committee (Recombinant DNA)
IBC Protocol Submission
Online Protocol Submission Interface
User's Manual for Online Protocol Submission interface (PDF)
PI Guide for Modifications to the Institutional Biosafety Committee Protocol (PDF)
rDNA Guidance
NIH Guidelines for PI’s
Principal Investigator Responsibilities for the Use and Classification of rDNA Research
NIH/OBA rDNA Guidelines
IBC Committee Information
Committee Membership
Committee Guidelines
Policy and Procedures (PDF)
Institutional Biosafety Committee meets on the first Thursday of every month. Meetings are open to the public, but location and times may vary. Please contact Environmental Health & Safety (713-500-8100) for further information.
Biological Safety Committee (Non-Recombinant DNA, Infectious Agents)
BSC Protocol Submission
Online Protocol Submission Interface
User's Manual for Online Protocol Submission Form (PDF)
PI Guide for Modifications to the Biological Safety Committee Protocol (PDF)
BSC Guidance
Biosafety in Microbial and Biomedical Laboratories (BMBL)
BSC Committee Information
Committee Membership
Committee Guidelines
Biological Safety Committee meets on the first Thursday of every month. Meetings are open to the public, but location and times may vary. Please contact Environmental Health & Safety (713-500-8100) for further information.
Biological Safety Training
Initial Laboratory and Bloodborne Pathogens Training* required by UT System
Bloodborne Pathogens Training - *required annually
Infectious Substance Shipping Training -*required every two years
Biological Safety Manual, and Guidance Documents
