Any activities conducted at UBC facilities or affiliated institutions that involve biological materials must be reviewed and approved by the UBC Biosafety Committee prior to the start of the research project. This includes research and teaching with:
Applications for review and certification by the Biosafety Committee must be submitted electronically on RISe. All research activities are subject to this review regardless of funding source.
The Office of Research Ethics provides administrative support in applying for a biosafety certificate. UBC Safety and Risk Services provides technical expertise to researchers working with biological materials, offers biosafety training, and reviews all procedures and facilities involving biological materials.
The Biosafety Committee Terms of Reference are found here.
The pages linked below explain what is required when submitting a Biosafety Permit for approval.
Submission Deadlines + Requirements