Biosafety, biosecurity and gene technology research

2023 IBC New & deferred applications - pre-review, closing and meeting dates

2024 IBC New & deferred applications - pre-review, closing and meeting dates

IBC Subject to - closing and meeting dates

If you wish to provide feedback or make a complaint please email biosafety@latrobe.edu.au or call the Senior Biosafety Officer on (03) 9479 1443

For support and training with the PRIME Ethics Researcher Portal see below:

1. Training opportunities:
   • Schedule a personalised session for help with your submissions through the Portal;
   • Attend drop in sessions on the first Monday of every month at midday: https://latrobe.zoom.us/j/84849823999
   • Training will cover the following self-serve Ethics Requests:
     • New Applications
     • Unexpected Adverse Events/Safety Reports
     • Modifications
     • Annual/Final Reports
     • Milestones and tasks
2. If you would like to book a time to discuss your needs and preferred option/s please contact the Ethics, Integrity and Biosafety Team:
   • animalethics@latrobe.edu.au
   • biosafety@latrobe.edu.au
   • humanethics@latrobe.edu.au
   • + 61 3 9479 1443

• The LTIBC must be informed of and approve any changes or variations to existing approved projects prior to implementing these changes or variations. Researchers must review their current Records of Assessment (LTIBC approval) to ensure they have sufficient scope to undertake the proposed changes to their teaching and research activities under the current approval. A request to review the proposed changes or variations must be submitted via email to the Biosafety Team and should include:
  • a cover letter clearly articulating the required changes (to personnel, addition of GMO dealings etc.)
  • an updated copy of the original LTIBC application form (with tracked changes), and
  • a clean copy of the updated version of the LTIBC application form.

  The requested changes/variations will be reviewed, and the Principal Investigator notified of the outcome. If the requested changes are not covered under the scope of the original approval, a new application must be submitted to and approved by the LTIBC before any activities relating to the changes or variation can be implemented.

• How do I submit an annual/final report?
  • Download and complete the Annual Report Form (DOC 63KB) or Final Report Form (DOC 60KB)
  • Log in to  PRIME Researcher portal to lodge an annual/final report:
  • To find your LTIBC project click on “My Ethics Approvals” tile and select the LTIBC Approval Number you wish to submit an annual or final report for,
  • At the top of the LTIBC record click the “down” arrow and click “Create Annual Report” or “Create Final Report”
  • Upload completed annual/final report
  • In the progress bar at the top of the page, select "Review by Research Office" and then click "Mark as Current Status" to the right.
• It is the responsibility of the Principal Investigator to report any incidents involving GMOs to the LTIBC. Please download and complete the Incident Report Form and submit to the Biosafety Team as soon as possible.

Please contact the Biosafety Team for any questions regarding risk group levels, containment, import and export, legislative requirements.

For staff and students, you can access the Biosafety training om LMS by clicking on this link.

Guidelines:

1. Safe use of Portable Device in Laboratories - IBC Approved (PDF 923KB)
2. Waste Management Guideline - IBC Approved (PDF 1.08MB)
3. Transport of Biological Material -IBC Approved (PDF 3MB)