Past events & courses

BSL3 facilities are technically complex facilities, and generally a major and quite unique investment for most institutions. It is therefore important that they operate effectively and efficiently according to the needs of the organisation. 

IMEC, Leuven, Belgium

Ablynx, BioAccelerator Building, Technologiepark 21, Zwijnaarde, Belgium

Hotel Serwir, Sint Niklaas, Belgium

EBSA18 Conference - Vienna

Did you ever ponder whether an activity with genetically modified organisms (GMO) would fulfil the requirements for contained use or whether you had to submit an authorisation application for deliberate release? 

This course discusses the different lab layouts for BSL-1 and BSL-2 facilities. Particular attention is given to the personnel and material flows in different settings. 

Animal by-products (ABP) are defined as entire bodies or parts of animals, products of animal origin or other products obtained from animals, which are not intended for human consumption.

The value of risk analysis and assessment and the subsequent selection of adapted and most effective safety measures should not only be appreciated after an incident already happened, but also when evaluating new facilities and activities. Its use in investigation of an incident is crucial to determine where otherwise sensible measures failed.