1. Agent Update - Instructions
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IBC AMENDMENT
Agent Update - Instructions
Amendment ITEMS
Authorized Personnel
During the three year of an IBC protocol activity, amendments must be submitted to reflect any change(s) on protocols.
(inclusion or removal)
Location
(inclusion or removal)
Equipment (BSC)
(inclusion or removal)
New agent(s)
To access the database, click
HERE
To update agent(s), please follow these steps
The IBC database is NOT compatible with Mac computers.

2. Agent Update - Instructions
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IBC AMENDMENT
Agent Update - Instructions
Upon logging in, click on “MANAGE PROTOCOLS” and then on the TITLE which status indicates “APPROVED”.
On the next page, select “FILE AN AMENDMENT” at the top left.

3. Agent Update - Instructions
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IBC AMENDMENT
Agent Update - Instructions
When you get in Section V (Scope of Biohazard Aspects), select the appropriate category for the agent you would like to add.
After selecting a category, a popup box will ask for details. Click “Add to Protocol” to add the agent.
If you do not see your agent in the dropdown menu, please contact the Biosafety Office.

4. Agent Update - Instructions
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IBC AMENDMENT
Agent Update - Instructions
You may need to update other pages (e.g. recombinant DNA, if agent is recombinant) or proceed to the PROTOCOL SUMMARY page that will need to be revised to reflect the inclusion of the new item.
When all the changes are made, click on SUBMIT