Biosafety - Comprehensive Training

All employees and researchers planning to work at Biosafety Level 2 (BSL2) with microorganisms (pathogenic viruses, bacteria, fungi or parasites), human blood, cell lines, or other potentially infectious human materials must complete the relevant portions of this training. Topics include:

• Key concepts in biological safety
• Biological exposure emergency response
• Prevention strategies against laboratory-acquired infectious diseases

From 3:00 to 4:30, basic Biosafety and Bloodborne Pathogens training will be offered followed by more lab specific training including training on viral vectors (Lentivirus, AAV, etc.). Not all students will need the full complement of training. Regardless of number of modules, the session starts at 3:00 PM for all students.To enroll in this course:

1. Sign In to ‘MyLearn' through access.caltech.edu
2. Select ‘Course Catalog'
3. Search for training topic
4. Select desired class date and time
5. Select ‘Enroll'

Please contact [email protected] if you have further questions or cannot locate a specific training in ‘MyLearn'.