Recently, the Biosafety Committee and EHS became aware of the possible use of commercial viral vector kits at NC State.
Any researcher that uses a viral vector commercial kit needs to understand that such research would fall under NIH Guideline Section III-D Experiments and require Institutional Biosafety Committee approval before initiation. (http://www4.od.nih.gov/oba/rac/guidelines/guidelines.html)
If you are using these kits and do not have IBC approval, you must file an application as soon as possible. The link to the form is: http://www.ncsu.edu/ehs/www99/left/bioSafe/bio_forms_index.htm entitled "Reporting Recombinant Experiments".
Please contact Mahdi Fahim at 515-1282 to me know if you are using a viral vector kit.
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Biohazards are biological agents or substances present in or arising from the work environment. They present or may present a hazard to the health or well-being of the worker or the community. Biological agents and substances include infectious and parasitic agents, noninfectious microorganisms, such as some fungi, yeast, algae, plants and plant products, and animals and animal products that cause occupational disease.
Biosafety Forms –The respective form must be completed and submitted prior to beginning research with any biological material, human blood or body fluids.
Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan Template plan for those using human blood or body fluids. Fill in the blanks to complete the plan for your specific project.
Select Agent Forms/applications for the use of select agents listed by CDC/USDA
-Registration of Research with Microorganisms, Oncogens and Toxins
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-Reporting Recombinant DNA Research
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MS Word Format
Shipping Biological Materials Certification 
This certification is required for shippers of biological material(s) from NC State University in compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation and the International Air Transporters Association.
Guidance Document For Shipping Biological Material
This manual is to aid in the shipment of biological materials from NC State University. This manual does not include agricultural and foreign customs restrictions.
Working at Animal Biosafety Levels 1, 2 and 3
The following videos describe the procedures animal handlers should follow when working at animal biosafety level 1, 2 or 3. Each video provides guidance on a wide range of topics including donning and doffing personal protective equipment, decontamination of work areas, handing of animals, working with sharps, and transporting animals.
Links to Biological Information
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Other Organizations
Biosafety Fact Sheets
Other Biosafety Resources
