BUBC Members

Name Position
Ms. Kerry Murkin Chair
Dr. Barry Madison
Term End Date:  August 2024
One member who has experience in biohazards, from the Faculty of Science, recommended by the Dean of Science.
Mr. Jack Lindsay
Term End Date: August 2024
One member from A-DES, recommended by the Department and the Dean of Science
Dr. Emily Holland
Term End Date: August 2026
One member from the Faculty of Arts, preferably an individual with experience handling biological materials, recommended by the Dean of Arts
VACANT
Term End Date:
One member from Physical Plant, recommended by the Director of Physical Plant
VACANT
Term End Date:  
One representative from the Instructional Associate from the Faculty of Science, recommended by the Dean of Science
Ms. Meagan Barnett
Term End Date:  August 2027
One representative from the Instructional Associate from the Faculty of Health Studies, recommended by the Dean of Health Studies
Ms. Kerry Murkin

Ex-officio

One representative from the Office of Research, recommended by the Vice-President (Academic & Provost)
Dr. Bernadette Ardelli Institutional Biosafety Officer
VACANT
Term End Date:  
One to two community representatives to provide a source of relevant expertise as (an) adjunct voting member(s)
Mr. Al Trotz
Ex-officio
Health & Safety Advisor
Mr. Todd Martin Administrative Support (non-voting)

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 (Research & Graduate Studies);
  • 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 (Research & Graduate Studies) to ensure the training on biosafety requirements and guidelines.