Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) Year-End Report 2018-2019 Website: https://umaine.edu/provost/institutional-biosafety-committee/ Function: The function of the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) is to ensure that research using recombinant or synthetic nucleic acid molecules, infectious agents or select agents/toxins (‘biohazards’) is carried out in conformity with federal guidelines. Responsibilities and Authority of the IBC: Review and approve, require modifications in,