Closing a Biosafety Protocol

All biosafety protocols at Drexel University must be closed when they meet one of the following criteria. 

Completion of Study 

The study objectives and experimental procedures as outlined in the protocol have been completed, and all biohazardous materials have been appropriately transferred or disposed through Environmental Health and Radiation Safety (EHRS). 

Once the biohazardous materials have been appropriately transferred or disposed, Principal Investigators are advised to submit the close-out request form within 10 days of the study's completion. 

Study Discontinued 

Studies are discontinued when there is an inability to initiate or continue the study due to circumstances such as loss of funding or transfer to a different department. Discontinuation of a study will include appropriate transfer or disposal of all biohazardous materials as arranged through EHRS.

Once the biohazardous materials have been appropriately transferred or disposed, Principal Investigators are advised to submit the close-out request form within 10 days of the cessation of studies. 

Departure from Drexel University 

The Principal Investigator is departing from Drexel University and there are no plans to continue the research at Drexel University, and all biohazardous materials have been appropriately transferred or disposed through EHRS. 

Closing a Biosafety Protocol:

This form can also be located in the
ORI Document Catalog - Category: Biosafety

Institutional Biosafety Committee Protocol Closeout Request Form [PDF]

• Complete at the conclusion or discontinuation of the study or if you are leaving Drexel prior to the expiration date.