IBC

Get to know about one possible solution to antibiotic resistance: bacteriophages: viruses that infect bacteria.

A formal hazard communication or IBC SOP is critical to ensure clinical personnel understand the risks involved with genetically engineered investigational products.

Ensure safe transport of investigational products with meticulous planning and rigorous procedures to mitigate hazards and uphold biosafety.

Understand the risks and regulatory requirements for gene therapy research and how a biosafety review can benefit this type of research.

Gene therapy research is full of promise, but because of the risks, it’s a highly regulated space requiring oversight by an institutional biosafety committee (IBC).

Care must be taken to avoid sharps-related injuries and exposures when preparing investigational products for clinic transportation.

Using hoods with biological materials depends on directional airflow, and specialized airflow is necessary when handling hazardous materials.

With cannabis usage becoming more popular, there’s an uptick in research surrounding its therapeutic effects.

While clinical research professionals are familiar with the role of the IRB to protect research subjects, most are unfamiliar with the added need for an Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC).

This blog recounts the 2021 Cell and Gene Meeting on the Mesa conference, including details on cell and gene therapy's growth and trajectory.