Important Facts to Know
NOTE:
IBC Staff are following the University's schedule and will not be available to process incoming protocol applications during University Holidays or closures. The MyIBC system will remain available to users to work on or begin protocol applications. Protocol applications can be submitted, but will remain in a queue until the Staff return and will begin processing the submissions in order in which they are received. Thank you.
- IBC and/or human Stem Cell applications for review must be submitted using MyIBC.
- BRM and/or EHS Biological or Toxin use registrations (non-recombinant materials) are to be submitted using the MyIBC system. See: BRM SOP
- All IBC investigators will be required to have completed the required CITI educational module a minimum of 24 hours before attempting to use MyIBC. **If you attempt to login prior to the re-set of training data, the MyIBC system will NOT recognize you as a user
- All human Stem Cell investigators will be required to have completed the CITI Stem Cell educational module a minimum of 24 hours before attempting to use MyIBC. **If you attempt to login prior to the re-set of training data, the MyIBC system will NOT recognize you as a user
- IBC research conducted at BSL-2+ and above will require ALL involved laboratory personnel to complete the CITI NIH Guidelines educational module before the application can be submitted
- IBC Research at Biosafety Levels 2 and below are not required to list all personnel in the application at this time unless sharing ARO protocols
Additional Details on the MyIBC Application Process
- Investigators and staff must complete the associated required training module at least 24 hours prior to their first attempt to access the MyIBC system.
- Users should access the MyIBC site with their Pitt or UPMC Username and password credentials.
- Need training or additional assistance? Contact the IBC at ibc_support@pitt.edu to schedule a training session or consultation (virtual or in person).