#  Frequently Asked Questions 

 



 **Q. Who is the best contact for questions about my COMS review process?**

 A. For any questions regarding your COMS applications please reach out to [**COMS@hms.harvard.edu**](mailto:///COMS@hms.harvard.edu) or your [**institutional biosafety officer**](https://hms.harvard.edu/departments/committee-microbiological-safety/registering-coms).

 **Q. What is the purpose of the COMS office?**

 A. COMS serves as the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) for Harvard as well as the [Harvard-affiliated medical research institutions](https://hms.harvard.edu/departments/committee-microbiological-safety/registering-coms).