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Research Involving r∙s∙DNA

All work with recombinant or synthetic Nucleic Acids (r∙s∙DNA) must comply with the

NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant or Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules.

 

Instructions

  1. Penn r∙s∙DNA Information and Instructions  for completing Penn’s r∙s∙DNA Registration Document 
  2. Tutorial for completing Penn’s rDNA Registration Document

     

    Registration Forms

    [Download and complete using Microsoft Word.  Handwritten forms are unacceptable and will be returned]

    1. Penn r∙s∙DNA Registration Forms
    2. Penn r∙s∙DNA Amendment Form
    3. Human Gene Transfer Protocols

      Resources

      1. Office of Biotechnology Activities (OBA)
      2. NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant or Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules
      3. Safety Considerations in Recombinant or Synthetic DNA Research with Pathogenic Viruses
      4. Institutional Biosafety Committee 
      5. r∙s∙DNA Spill Protocol

       

      **Crossing of Transgenic Rodents (Section III-E-3):  Change in Registration Requirement**

      **Notice about animal research protocols involving r∙s∙DNA**