These resources are provided for your reference and convenience. For more specific questions or assistance regarding the IBC at CSU, please contact us.

Resources

CSU Resources

• Biosafety Office (BSO) 
• Environmental Health Services (EHS)

NIH Resources

• NIH Office of Science Policy 
• NIAID Category A, B, & C Priority Pathogens 

CDC Resources

• Centers for Disease Control
• Category A-C Pathogens
• The National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety (NIOSH) 

Plant Research Resources

• SDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) 
• National Plant Diagnostic Network (NPDN) 

Biosafety Resources

• Front Range Biosafety Association (FRaBSA)
• American Biological Safety Association (ABSA) 
• ABSA Risk Group Database 
• Public Health Agency of Canada – Pathogen Safety Data Sheets and Risk Assessment 

NIH Guidelines FAQs

NIH Guidelines FAQs

• Experiments that are Exempt from the NIH Guidelines
• Genetically Modified Animals and the Use of rDNA in Animals
• Animal Experiments Covered Under the NIH Guidelines
• Reporting of Incidents Involving rDNA to the NIH
• Biosafety Considerations for Research with Lentiviral Vectors

For additional resources from NIH/OSP visit the NIH’s Frequently Asked Questions