1. How do I register a new IBC with OBA?
   Once you have identified the members of committee, simply submit the following information to OBA (see below for contact information):

• A complete roster listing all members of the IBC; your roster should contain complete contact information for each person, including:
    
  • Name
  • Title
  • Business mailing address
  • Phone number
  • Fax number
  • E-mail
      
• The role of each member, e.g., chair person, contact person, non-institutional members, special experts as relevant, etc.
    
• Biosketches (e.g., curricula vitae, résumé) for every member on the committee   

This information should be covered with a letter explaining that you are establishing a new IBC, and are submitting supporting documents for review of compliance with the NIH Guidelines.

2. What subsequent reports must be made to OBA about the IBC?
   The institution must file an annual report that includes:
     
   • An updated committee roster indicating the role of each committee member (e.g., chair person, contact person, non-institutional members, special experts as relevant, etc.), and
       
   • Biosketches (curricula vitae, résumé) for each member on the committee

The cover letter for these documents should clearly indicate that this information is being submitted as the IBC’s annual report.  

Also, OBA should be notified of any changes in committee membership when they occur.  This report should include: 

• A revised roster, showing the new member(s) with complete contact information [see additional information about rosters under the first question above]; and
    
• Biosketches (e.g., curricula vitae, résumé) for new members on the committee.

These documents should be covered with a letter explaining that they are being submitted to update the IBC’s membership. 

3. What is the deadline for my committee’s annual report?
   You must report at least annually on your IBC's membership.  So, the deadline for your next update is a year after your last report.  If you are unclear on when your next IBC membership update is due, you may always contact OBA directly to obtain this information. 
4. Where should I send IBC submissions?
   Listed below are various options for submitting information on your committee to OBA:

•  Mail : 
  
   Michelle Johnson-Lancaster
   IBC Coordinator
   National Institutes of Health
   Office of Biotechnology Activities
   6705 Rockledge Dr., Suite 750
   Bethesda, MD  20892-7985
    

•  Express mail (FedEx, UPS, etc.):
  
   Michelle Johnson-Lancaster
   IBC Coordinator
   National Institutes of Health
   Office of Biotechnology Activities
   6705 Rockledge Dr., Suite 750
   Bethesda, MD   20817-1814
     

•  Fax: ATTN:  Michelle Johnson-Lancaster
   (301) 496-9839
     
•  Email: JohnsoM1@od.nih.gov