The Biohazard Committee reviews all research activities involving infectious agents/pathogens categorized as Risk Group 2 or Risk Group 3, biologically-derived toxins, the Parkinsonism-inducing neurotoxic chemical MPTP, nanoparticles, prions, or prion-like synthetic particles, as required by University policy. Risk Group 4 agents/pathogens are not currently permitted at Rush. Study teams indicate whether their project utilizes such agents in the Master Project under Question 6.0 of the Project Specific Information section.
