Institutional Biosafety Committee

All research involving recombinant or synthetic nucleic acids (rsNA) or other biohazards must be processed through the Biosafety Committee using the Biosafety Protocol form. Any concerns regarding biosafety should be reported in writing and submitted electronically to the Biosafety chair with a copy to the BMC Compliance officer.

• Biosafety Committee Policy
• Biosafety Protocol Form (If you have trouble accessing this form, please contact us at ibc@brynmawr.edu.)
• Biosafety Continuation Form (If you have trouble accessing this form, please contact us at ibc@brynmawr.edu.)
• Instructions for Completing Protocol Form

Researchers working with recombinant or synthetic nucleic acids (rsNA) or other biohazards are required to complete CITI's online Biosafety training and submit documentation of completion to the college.

To access the training modules: Required Bio-Safety Training Modules

When you are finished, follow these steps to upload your completion report:

1. Click on My Reports.
2. Find the Bio-Safety report and click View.
3. Save the PDF to your hard drive for your records.

Biosafety Committee Members

Michelle Wien, Chair, Faculty
Adam Williamson, Expert, Faculty
Jennifer Skirkanich, Expert, Faculty
Don Abramowitz, Environmental Health and Safety Officer
Amy Chapkovich, Unaffiliated Community Member
Elizabeth Zodda, Unaffiliated Community Member
Abby Gilman, Ex officio, Research Grants and Compliance Manager
Samuel Magdovitz, Ex officio, College Counsel
Sarah Robertson, Ex officio, Director, Sponsored Research

Abby Gilman, PhD
Research Grants and Compliance Manager
Phone: 610-526-5126
Fax: 610-526-5165
ibc@brynmawr.edu