About This Training

The IBC 101 & Best Practices Meeting is a highly practical, discussion‑focused virtual training designed to support Institutional Biosafety Committees, Biosafety Administrators, and research compliance professionals. This session blends foundational concepts with real‑world strategies that institutions can apply immediately to strengthen biosafety oversight and program management.

Participants will gain a clear understanding of regulatory expectations, operational best practices, and practical tools used across leading research programs. The session encourages open dialogue, peer exchange, and collaborative problem‑solving.

Who Should Attend

• IBC Members and Chairs
• Biosafety Officers and Biosafety Administrators
• Research Compliance Professionals
• Environmental Health & Safety Staff
• Compliance Coordinators and Program Managers
• Anyone supporting Institutional Biosafety Programs

Program Highlights

• Evolution of Institutional Biosafety Programs and Governance
• Overview of the NIH Guidelines for Recombinant or Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules
• IBC Roles, Responsibilities, and Institutional Impact
• Protocol Templates, Submission, and Review Processes
• Viral Vector Systems and Risk Assessment Fundamentals
• Oversight and Post‑Approval Monitoring (PAM)
• Training Programs and Documentation Strategies
• Committee Records and Records Management

Agenda topics are subject to refinement to support participant discussion and engagement.

Registration Fees

BSAA Members: $275
Non‑Members: $375

Membership provides discounted program rates and access to additional professional development resources.

About BSAA

The Biosafety Administrators Association (BSAA) is a professional network dedicated to advancing practical biosafety oversight, education, and collaboration across research institutions. BSAA programs focus on real‑world implementation, peer engagement, and strengthening institutional biosafety programs through shared experience and applied learning.

Faculty and Facilitators

This session features experienced biosafety leaders and research compliance professionals from major academic institutions, bringing decades of combined expertise in biosafety oversight, committee administration, regulatory interpretation, and program development.

Bill Greer

Assistant Vice President for Research Compliance, University of Michigan. Bill oversees institutional research compliance programs including biosafety, animal care and use, lab safety, and related oversight areas. With more than 30 years of experience, he has led national best‑practice initiatives and educational programs supporting IBC and IACUC administrative communities.

Jonah Lee, PhD

Senior Associate Director, University of Michigan. Dr. Lee provides strategic leadership supporting research engagement infrastructure, program coordination, and user‑focused administrative processes across research oversight programs.

Andrew Maksymowych, PhD

Associate Director, Biosafety Programs, University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Maksymowych serves as Institutional Biosafety Officer and provides oversight of biological safety programs and dual‑use research considerations with extensive experience in research compliance and biosafety governance.

Raymond F. Scheetz, MS, RBP

Institutional Biosafety Officer and Compliance Manager, Penn State College of Medicine. Ray oversees biosafety compliance operations, training programs, and laboratory safety initiatives supporting research activities across the institution.

Meeting Objectives

• Provide practical, experience‑based approaches to biosafety program management
• Encourage peer discussion and collaborative learning
• Share tested strategies institutions can adapt to their local environments
• Support continuous improvement in institutional biosafety oversight

Participants are encouraged to submit questions in advance to help shape discussion topics during the session.

Questions or Accessibility Requests

For general questions about the meeting or to submit discussion topics in advance, please contact:
wggreer@umich.edu