What must the annual IBC report to NIH include?

The correct response highlights the importance of transparency and accountability within Institutional Biosafety Committees (IBCs). The annual IBC report to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is required to include a roster of all IBC members along with their areas of expertise. This ensures that the committee is composed of the appropriate mix of professionals who possess the necessary skills and knowledge to evaluate and oversee biosafety protocols effectively. Including member expertise helps demonstrate that the IBC is qualified to assess the safety and ethical implications of activities involving recombinant DNA and other biohazards.

The other options do not capture the primary requirement for the annual report. While details about experiments, funding sources, and biosafety incidents are relevant to the broader biosafety program and may be part of other compliance or reporting requirements, they are not specifically mandated elements of the annual IBC report to the NIH. Focusing on the expertise of IBC members underscores the importance of having a capable committee to safeguard public health and the environment.