The ICDUR is designated by the University to serve as an institutional point of contact for questions regarding compliance with, and implementation of the requirements for the oversight of DURC as well as the liaison (as necessary) between the institution and the relevant US Federal funding agency.  The Vice President for Research and Creative Activity or their designee serves as the ICDUR.

The purpose of the IRE is to determine if life science research meets the federal definition of Dual Use Research of Concern and to, as needed, work with the PI and others to draft a Risk Mitigation Plan.  The IRE shall be an ad hoc subcommittee of the IBC comprised of five (5) members from the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) with the ICDUR acting as a consultant.  On a case-by-case basis, other individuals with specific expertise may be added to the IRE as members or called to act as consultants.