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Skidmore College
Institutional Biosafety Committee

Membership in IBC

2019-2020

Membership:  No fewer than five members appointed by the Dean of the Faculty/Vice President for Academic Affairs and selected so that they collectively have experience and expertise in recombinant or synthetic nucleic acid technology and in the identification of any potential risk to public health or the environment resulting from the use of biological materials in research or teaching activities.  At least two members shall be from the local community who are not otherwise associated with the College, and who represent the interest of the surrounding community.  The IBC shall include at least one member with expertise in plant, plant pathogen, or plant pest control containment principles. 

  David Domozych, Biology, Chair
  Sara Lagalwar, Neuroscience 
  Sylvia McDevitt, Biology
  Loretta Greenholtz, Director of Academic Safety, and Space Management and Planning Coordinator for Academic Affairs  
        Frank J. Akawi, Ph.D., D.V.M., C.V.A.
  Amy Durland, Community Representative

2018-2019

Membership:  No fewer than five members appointed by the Dean of the Faculty/Vice President for Academic Affairs and selected so that they collectively have experience and expertise in recombinant or synthetic nucleic acid technology and in the identification of any potential risk to public health or the environment resulting from the use of biological materials in research or teaching activities.  At least two members shall be from the local community who are not otherwise associated with the College, and who represent the interest of the surrounding community.  The IBC shall include at least one member with expertise in plant, plant pathogen, or plant pest control containment principles. 

  David Domozych, Biology, Chair
  Sara Lagalwar, Neuroscience 
  Sylvia McDevitt, Biology
  Loretta Greenholtz, Director of Academic Safety, and Space Management and Planning Coordinator for Academic Affairs  
  Mary Hoehn, Sponsored Research
        Frank J. Akawi, Ph.D., D.V.M., C.V.A.
  Amy Durland, Community Representative

2017-2018

Membership:  No fewer than five members appointed by the Dean of the Faculty/Vice President for Academic Affairs and selected so that they collectively have experience and expertise in recombinant or synthetic nucleic acid technology and in the identification of any potential risk to public health or the environment resulting from the use of biological materials in research or teaching activities.  At least two members shall be from the local community who are not otherwise associated with the College, and who represent the interest of the surrounding community.  The IBC shall include at least one member with expertise in plant, plant pathogen, or plant pest control containment principles. 

  David Domozych, Biology, Chair
  Sara Lagalwar, Neuroscience 
  Sylvia McDevitt, Biology
  Loretta Greenholtz, Director of Academic Safety and Space Management Planning and Coordinator for Academic Affairs  
  Bill Tomlinson, Sponsored Research
        Frank J. Akawi, Ph.D., D.V.M., C.V.A.
  Amy Durland, Community Representative

2016-2017

Membership:  No fewer than five members appointed by the Dean of the Faculty/Vice President for Academic Affairs and selected so that they collectively have experience and expertise in recombinant or synthetic nucleic acid technology and in the identification of any potential risk to public health or the environment resulting from the use of biological materials in research or teaching activities.  At least two members shall be from the local community who are not otherwise associated with the College, and who represent the interest of the surrounding community.  The IBC shall include at least one member with expertise in plant, plant pathogen, or plant pest control containment principles. 

  David Domozych, Biology, Chair (1-YR LV 2016-17)
  Sara Lagalwar, Neuroscience 
  Sylvia McDevitt, Biology
  Loretta Greenholtz, Environmental Health & Safety Officer for Academic Affairs
  Bill Tomlinson, Sponsored Research
        Frank J. Akawi, Ph.D., D.V.M., C.V.A.
  Amy Durland, Community Representative

2015-2016

Membership:  No fewer than five members appointed by the Dean of the Faculty/Vice President for Academic Affairs and selected so that they collectively have experience and expertise in recombinant or synthetic nucleic acid technology and in the identification of any potential risk to public health or the environment resulting from the use of biological materials in research or teaching activities.  At least two members shall be from the local community who are not otherwise associated with the College, and who represent the interest of the surrounding community.  The IBC shall include at least one member with expertise in plant, plant pathogen, or plant pest control containment principles. 

  David Domozych, Biology, Chair
  Sara Lagalwar, Neuroscience  (1-yr lv 2015-16)
  Sylvia McDevitt, Biology
  Loretta Greenholtz, Environmental Health & Safety Officer for Academic Affairs
  Bill Tomlinson, Sponsored Research
        Frank J. Akawi, Ph.D., D.V.M., C.V.A.
  Amy Durland, Community Representative

2014-2015

Membership:  No fewer than five members appointed by the Dean of the Faculty/Vice President for Academic Affairs and selected so that they collectively have experience and expertise in recombinant or synthetic nucleic acid technology and in the identification of any potential risk to public health or the environment resulting from the use of biological materials in research or teaching activities.  At least two members shall be from the local community who are not otherwise associated with the College, and who represent the interest of the surrounding community.  The IBC shall include at least one member with expertise in plant, plant pathogen, or plant pest control containment principles. 

  David Domozych, Biology, Chair
  Sara Lagalwar, Neuroscience
  Sylvia McDevitt, Biology
  Loretta Greenholtz, Environmental Health & Safety Officer for Academic Affairs
  Bill Tomlinson, Sponsored Research
        Frank J. Akawi, Ph.D., D.V.M., C.V.A.
  Amy Durland, Community Representative

2013-2014

Membership:  No fewer than five members appointed by the Dean of the Faculty and Vice President for Academic Affairs and selected so that they collectively have experience and expertise in recombinant or synthetic nucleic acid technology and in the identification of any potential risk to public health or the environment resulting from the use of biological materials in research or teaching activities.  At least two members shall be from the local community who are not otherwise associated with the College, and who represent the interest of the surrounding community.  The IBC shall include at least one member with expertise in plant, plant pathogen, or plant pest control containment principles. 

  David Domozych, Biology, Chair
  Sara Lagalwar, Neuroscience
  Sylvia McDevitt, Biology
  Loretta Greenholtz, Environmental Health & Safety Officer for Academic Affairs
  Bill Tomlinson, Sponsored Research
        Frank J. Akawi, Ph.D., D.V.M., C.V.A.
  Amy Durland, Community Representative