IBC Membership
The Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) at UTRGV is composed of, at least, a Chair and 4 faculty/staff members from UTRGV schools that conduct research with rDNA and/or infectious agents, one member from the EHSRM office, a representative of the animal care program, a BSL3 facilities director, a compliance office representative and two external community members. Voting IBC members must have expertise in the use of rDNA and hazardous biological agents while IBC community members represent community interests in protecting the environment and the local population.
Name | Member Status | Department |
Dr. Daniele Provenzano | Chair | Professor, Biology |
Dr. Julie Mustard | Vice Chair | Associate Professor, Biology |
Dr. Megan Keniry | Voting Member | Associate Professor, Biology |
Dr. Hyeongjun Kim | Voting Member | Assistant Professor, Physics & Astronomy |
Dr. Dae Kim | Voting Member | Associate Professor, Molecular Science |
Ms. Lynne Depeault | Voting Member | Community representative |
Dr. Laura Decanini | Voting Member | Community representative |
Ms. Monica Barrera | Ex Officio | IACUC/IBC Specialist |
Mr. Matthew Moncus | Ex Officio | EHSRM Interim Director |
Ms. Cordelia Rasa | Ex Officio | Director of Animal Care Programs and BSL3 facility |
Mr. Javier Garcia, RN | Ex Officio | EHS Program Manager |
Ms. Amy Mutore | Ex Officio | IACUC/IBC Coordinator |