Office of Biological Safety

Environment, Health and Safety Department, 30 East Campus Mall, Madison, WI 53715-1227
Phone: (608) 263-2037, Fax: (608) 265-8700, biosafety@fpm.wisc.edu

Advanced Biosafety Training

This class builds on basic biosafety concepts and focuses on Biosafety level 2 (BSL-2) precautions and containment in lab and animal research. Topics include risk assessment, proper use of containment equipment and personal protective equipment, and disinfection procedures for various types of Risk Group 2 pathogens (viruses, bacteria, fungi, parasites, prions). A major goal of the class is to provide safety information on commonly used viral vectors since viral vectors are becoming a widespread research tool. The mandatory Building Biosafety Into Your Research modules should be taken through Learn@UW prior to the Advanced Biosafety class.

Questions? Call Biosafety at 263-2037