DURC REVIEW AND DEVELOPMENT OF RISK

MITIGATION PLANS

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN Rebecca Moritz MS, CBSP, SM(NRCM)

DURC Review Process

Project

IBC

BTF PI

ICDUR

DURC Sub

The figure shows how the relationship between the ICDUR, the IRE, and the U.S. Government are interconnected. The diagram also shows how the flow of communication between these entities is two-way.

DURC Review Process

Project

IBC

BTF PI

ICDUR

DURC Sub

DURC Subcommittee Composition • Chair-ICDUR• IBC Chair-Assoc. Prof. of Virology• Assoc. Prof. of Medicine• Assoc. Scientist• Director of Communicable Disease Division

DURC Review Process

Project

IBC

BTF PI

ICDUR

DURC Sub

Biosecurity Task Force Composition • RO/AROs • Assoc. Deans for Research • Biosafety Officer • Communications • Director of EH&S • Director of Health Services • Director of Information Security • Legal • Police Department • State Laboratory Representatives

Risk Mitigation Measures

Communication

Communication

Points to Consider • Benefits/risks of publication • Value of research to science and public • Biosafety and biosecurity measures utilized • Media talking points and press releases