OFFICE OF SCIENTIFIC AFFAIRS AND BIOTECHNOLOGY

INSTITUTIONAL BIOSAFETY COMMITTEE

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can conduct research?: The principal investigator of a research study involving the use of human subjects must be a member of the faculty of Downstate Medical Center. Students doing human subject related studies must have a member of the faculty serve as principal investigator. The principal investigator will assume full responsibility for the study.

Additional "frequently asked questions" regarding the use of rDNA and biohazardous materials in research will be added to this list as relevant and appropriate issues arise.