IBC Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Who should I contact with any questions regarding biosafety or the IBC?
A. Smitha Moter, Biosafety and Export Control Officer, 886 Chestnut Ridge Road, PO Box 6845, (304) 293-7157
Q. Who comprises the IBC?
A. The IBC is currently composed of 15 members. They are:
| Name | Role | Phone | Affiliation |
| Thomas Elliott | Chair | (304) 293-2676 | Microbiology |
| John Thomas | Vice Chair | (304) 293-3204 | Microbiology |
| Vijayasmitha Moter | Biological Safety Officer | (304) 293-7157 | ORIC |
| Daniel Vasgird | Non-Voting Member | (304) 293-6094 | ORIC (Director) |
| Jacquelyn Core | Non-Voting Member | (304) 293-7386 | General Counsel |
| Kristie Brock | Voting Member | (304) 293-2721 | OLAR |
| Kimberly Bryner | Voting Member | (304) 293-3968 | HSC Facilities Safety |
| Eleanor Doyle | Voting Member | (304) 685-7689 | Community |
| Karen Martin | Voting Member | (304) 293-6965 | M.B. Randolph Cancer Center |
| Bonny McTaggert | Voting Member | Community | |
| Daniel Panaccione | Voting Member | (304) 293-8819 | Plant & Soil Sciences |
| Rosana Schafer | Voting Member | (304) 293-3104×3265 | Microbiology |
| Carol Wells | Voting Member | (304) 293-3792×1314 | Environmental Health and Safety |
| Charles Werntz | Voting Member | (304) 293-3693 | Community/Occupational Medicine |
| Vagner Benedito | Alternate for Daniel Panaccione | (304) 293-5434 | Plant & Soil Sciences |
Q. How are radiation and chemical safety handled?
A. Radiation and chemical safety are handled by other offices at WVU:
Q. How are most IBC protocols handled?
A. Protocols involving human blood or tissue are approved by the biosafety officer. These are generally reviewed within one day.
Protocols involving significant hazards or unusual situations may require convening of the biosafety committee. This could take several weeks.
Other protocols are usually reviewed via email and can take upwards of one week to complete.
Q. How can I access the WVU Exposure Control Plan?
A.
WVU Exposure Control Plan
Q. How do I access Sole (for IBC Members)?
A. Go to https://sole.hsc.wvu.edu/. Enter your master id and password to log in. Select WVU Institutional Biosafety Committee under courses and sites. Select the Site Content on the left hand side of the page. Select the items you wish to view.
Q. Is there a Memorandum of Understanding between the WVU Institutional Official and the WVU IBC?
A. Yes. You can find the Memorandum of Understanding at http://assets.slate.wvu.edu/resources/42/1333982550.pdf.