Kenyon's Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC), as prescribed by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is responsible for oversight of experiments involving pathogens and recombinant DNA. The committee will work with researchers to insure 1) pathogen exposure is properly managed and, 2) proper containment and destruction of genetically modified organisms.
- reviewing all recombinant DNA research projects both a) funded and b) non-funded,
- reviewing the use of a) human tissue, b) blood, and c) other infectious agents,
- creating policies and procedures for safe laboratory practices,
- assisting researchers with compliance and permits,
- reporting problems and incidents, and
- filing an annual report.
IBC registration and/or approval of research protocols involving these activities is required for compliance with federal regulations governing grants from the National Institute of Health and National Science Foundation.
Useful Links
- NIH Office of Biotechnology Activities. Includes guidelines for IBC operations, agency announcements, and additional on-line resources.
- IBC Approval Requirements: How to classify your experiments
- Kenyon IBC Protocol Application
Institutional Biosafety Committee Member Roster
| Name | TITLE and Contact information | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Sarah Petersen | Ashby Denoon Assistant Professor of Neuroscience 203 N College Rd., Gambier, OH 43022 V: 740-427-5259 | petersens@kenyon.edu |
Chair and Animal Expert |
| Karen Hicks | Associate Professor of Biology 200 N College Rd., Gambier, OH 43022 V: 740-427-5379 | F: 740-427-5741 | hicksk@kenyon.edu |
Microbiology Expert |
| Kerry Rouhier | Associate Professor of Chemistry 200 College N Rd., Gambier, OH 43022 V: 740-427-5359 | F: 740-427-5731 | rouhierk@kenyon.edu |
Plant Expert |
| Darcy Blankenhorn | Biology Materials and Laboratory Technical Director 200 N College Rd., Gambier, OH 43022 V: 740-427-5382 | F: 740-427-5741 | blankenh@kenyon.edu |
Staff Representative and Safety Expert |
| Dudley Thomas | Director of Chemical Laboratories 302A College Park St., Gambier, OH 43022 V: 740-427-5358 | thomasdg@kenyon.edu |
Staff Representative and Secretary |
| Lorraine Bratton | Public Health/Infectious Disease Nurse Knox County Health Department 11660 Upper Gilchrist Rd., Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050 V: 740-392-2200 Ext. 2235 | lbratton@knoxhealth.com |
Community Representative |
| Bonnie Shutte | Science Teacher, Mount Vernon High School 313 E. Wiggin St., Gambier, OH 43028 V: 740-485-0719 | bschutte@mvcsd.us |
Community Representative |
Advisory Members
| Name | Department | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Kim Cullers Dr. Amy Murnen |
Cox Health and Counseling Center | Medical Experts |
| Robert Wilson | Maintenance Department | Autoclave Expert |