IBC Submission, Forms, & Templates

IBC Submissions – Biological Summary

UConn uses HuskySMS, an electronic management system, to review and approve IBC registrations and amendments. EHS must add new labs to the HuskySMS database. Once EHS sets up the lab’s dashboard, PIs and personnel will have access to the “Bio”, “Inspections”, and “Training” modules.

Log into HuskySMS with your UConn NetID and password.

IBC Registrations: Researchers must complete the Biological Summary within the “Bio” module, to register research or teaching activities that involve biological materials.

IBC Amendments: Once a lab’s registration is active, amendments can be completed with HuskySMS as well. Simply review and revise applicable sections of the bio-summary, and ensure the PI certifies and submits changes within the system.

Please feel free to reach out to ibc@uconn.edu with any questions regarding the HuskySMS Bio module.

Additional IBC Forms:

Biosafety Incident Reporting Form

To report any research or instructional related incidents involving biological materials (e.g. needle sticks, percutaneous or mucous membrane exposures, spills outside of primary containment, etc.).

Training Verification Form

This form can be used to show that LSBM training has been completed on an annual basis. The rest of the training columns are optional, since all training is tracked in the HuskySMS Training Module.

If you choose not to include dates of training using this form, be sure to print personnel training records from HuskySMS and include a copy in the training tab of the LSBM. These records can be found in the “Training” tab of the lab’s dashboard, and selecting “Training Records”.

Templates:

Lab Specific Biosafety Manual (LSBM)

Due to state and federal regulations, LSBMs are required for all BSL-2 laboratories. Regulators such as CT DPH and NIH, will inspect to ensure BSL-2 labs LSBMs are available and accessible. Lab members must review the LSBM on an annual basis. The Training Verification Form.docx can be used to show that LSBM review is current. Personnel EHS training records must be included in the binder. Training dates can be handwritten on the form, or lab member training records can printed from HuskySMS and added to the binder.

Biosafety can distribute template LSBM binders as needed. If you would like to schedule a time for an LSBM binder to be delivered to your lab, prior to the Biosafety Audit, please send an email request to ibc@uconn.edu.

PIs are responsible for including laboratory specific information within the LSBM, to ensure the manual is specific to the biohazards in the lab. This may include, but is not limited to: Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), agent specific Pathogen Safety Data Sheets, Bloodborne Pathogens fact sheets, etc.

Below, links can be found to pathogen risk assessments for some of the more common biohazards fat UConn. Feel free to incorporate them into your LSBM if applicable, or use them as a guide to create your own.

Last Revised: 02/28/2025