BUBC Members

Position Name Term
Chair Ms. Kerry Murkin April 22, 2021 – April 21, 2022
Member who has experience in biohazards, from the Faculty of Science Dr. Barry Madison September 1, 2021 – August 31, 2024
Member from Applied Disaster & Emergency Studies (A-DES) Mr. Jack Lindsay September 1, 2021 – August 31, 2024
Member from the Faculty of Arts Dr. Lin Xu July 30, 2020 – July 29, 2023
Member from Physical Plant Mr. Al Puhach March 2, 2020 – March 1, 2023
I.A. Representative from Faculty of Science Dr. Ellen Boudreau September 10, 2020 – September 9, 2023
Representative from Faculty of Health Studies Ms. Laura Van Mulligen September 1, 2021 – August 31, 2023
Office of Research Representative Ms. Kerry Murkin ex-officio
Institutional BioSafety Officer Dr. Peter Pieroni January 16, 2021 – January 15, 2022
Health and Safety Officer Ms. Michelle Augustyn ex-officio
Administrative Support Mrs. Shannon Downey n/a

Composition:

  • One member who has experience in biohazards, from the Faculty of Science, recommended by the Dean of Science;
  • A member of ADES, recommended by the department and the Dean of Science;
  • A member from the Faculty of Arts, preferably an individual with experience handling biological materials, recommended by the Dean of Arts;
  • A member from Physical Plant, recommended by the Director of the Physical Plant;
  • A representative from the Instruction Associates from the Faculty of Science, recommended by the Dean of Science;
  • A representative from the Instructional Associates from the Faculty of Health Studies, recommended by the Dean of Health Studies;
  • A representative from the Office of Research, appointed by the Vice-President (Academic & Provost);
  • The institutional Biosafety Officer;
  • One or two community representatives to provide a source of expertise as an adjunct voting member.

Term:

Members of BUBC shall serve three-year terms.

Responsibilities:

  1. Develop relevant policies and approval procedures governing the use of biohazards on campus.
  2. Review and verify that Brandon University research proposals and Brandon University undergraduate and graduate courses involving the use of biohazardous materials adhere to the Public Health Agency of Canada’s Laboratory Biosafety Guidelines, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s Containment Standards for Veterinary Facilities, and the Human Pathogens and Toxins Act through the checklists that are developed by this Committee.
  3. Report to and work with the Office of the Vice-President (Academic & Provost) to ensure the training on biosafety requirements and guidelines.