Does the Principal Investigator (PI) for an IACUC animal use protocol have to be the same person as the Responsible Person (RP) for an Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) registration?

Answer

Yes. The PI for an animal use protocol and the RP for the IBC registration need to be the same person. The PI for any activity using both animals and biological materials requiring registration is responsible for registering the project with the IBC. The PI is responsible for oversight, supervision, and training of staff and students performing the work.