The Biological Safety Division provides expertise and consultation on issues related to biological safety with the goal of maintaining a safe workplace, preventing environmental contamination and complying with applicable federal, state and local requirements.
Services provided:
Support the Institutional Biosafety Committee and Infection Policy and Education Committee.
Research protocol review: infectious agents/recombinant DNA.
Training in Basic Biosafety and Basic Bloodborne Pathogens.
Biological Safety Cabinet Certification program.
Clinical/laboratory safety evaluations.
Administration of Select Agent Program/Biosafety Level 3 facilities.
Maintain UTHSCSA Exposure Control Plan and sharps injury log.
