THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO
COMMITTEE LIST 2007-2008
Institutional Biosafety Committee
| Membership Category | Department | |
|---|---|---|
Terms expire August 31, 2008: | ||
| Bai, Yidong | Graduate | Cellular & Structural Biology |
| Heinrich, Jelica G. | Dental | Orthodontics |
| Kirma, Nameer B. | Medical | Obstetrics & Gynecology |
| McGowan, Nancy | Nursing | Chronic Nursing Care |
| Skelley, Dean S. | Community Representative | Technical & Professional Services, Inc. |
Terms expire August 31, 2009: | ||
| * Berton, Michael T. | Graduate | Microbiology & Immunology |
| Dang, Howard | Dental | Community Dentistry |
| Kinsey, Melina | Community Representative | Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research |
| Shiio, Yuzuru | Graduate | Biochemistry |
| Suri, Rajeev | Medical | Radiology |
Terms expire August 31, 2010: | ||
| Chandrasekar, Bysani | Medical | Medicine |
| Dube, Peter H. | Biosafety Level III | Microbiology |
| Mabry, Jeffrey | Dental | Pediatric Dentistry |
| Newstead, Ann | Allied Health | Physical Therapy |
Ex Officio (voting): |
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| Charlton, Michael A. | Institutional Biosafety Officer | Environmental Health & Safety |
Ex Officio (non-voting): |
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| Elliot, James | Veterinarian | Laboratory Animal Resources |
CHARGE:
To serve in an advisory and consultative capacity to the President and the Vice President for Research, and to work with the Environmental Health & Safety Office in matters pertaining to hazards of a biological nature; review grant/contract requests for research projects that involve recombinant DNA and/or replicating agents that are known or suspected pathogens; advise on the safe receipt, use, storage, and disposal of potentially hazardous biological agents; assess the risks involved in such projects and the measures proposed for their containment; review plans for areas designated to be constructed or remodeled for biohazardous work; establish criteria and monitor adherence to these criteria for the use of biohazardous agents and facilities designed for use with such agents; and serve as an avenue of appeal in cases of dispute and exception. This committee is mandated by NIH policies.
Term of membership: Three years
Additional information: An active interest or experience using potentially infectious agents is encouraged. This committee meets on an as needed basis.
* Chair
** Vice Chair