FORMS FOR RESEARCH INVOLVING RECOMBINANT DNA

The following is a description of each of the forms that are necessary for conducting rDNA experiments. Completed forms and applications should be submitted to the Office of Regulatory Services at regulatoryservices@uta.edu or ibc@uta.edu.

SUBMIT A NEW RDNA PROTOCOL FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE IBC

All projects involving recombinant DNA, regardless of funding, must be reviewed by the UT Arlington Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) prior to initiation.

Protocol Application for Research Involving rDNA

SUBMIT AN TRIENNIAL REPORT FOR AN EXISTING RDNA PROTOCOL

The IBC conducts continuing review of approved rDNA research.  The Office of Research Administration will send courtesy reminders to PIs with notification of the triennial review due dates.  PIs are responsible for submitting appropriate information in a timely manner for periodic reviews of approved research.

IBC Triennial Report Form

SUBMIT AN AMENDMENT FOR APPROVAL OF MODIFICATIONS TO EXISTING RDNA PROTOCOL

The PI is responsible for notifying the IBC of any major changes in approved rDNA experiments before initiation.  For example, the PI shall submit an Amendment Form for IBC review before implementation of any of the following:

1. A change in host or vector.
2. A change in the donor species or nature of the DNA segment selected.
3. A change of project title.
4. A change in funding agency.
5. A change in the location of work/experiments.
6. A change of the Principal Investigator

IBC Amendment Form