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Biosafety level 3

bsl3

Facilities

University of Washington

Seattle Children's Research Institute

Fred Hutch Cancer Center (Coming June 2028)

One of the major barriers to working with Mtb is the requirement to work at Biosafety Level 3 (BSL3), which includes specially designed laboratories, development of appropriate safety protocols, extensive safety requirements, and directly supervised training. 

 

SEATRAC offers simplified BSL3 and ABSL3 access and training with a dedicated A/BSL3 trainer. Basic training will deliver investigators ready for independent work in the BSL3 and provide the foundation for more specialized training in either microbiology or immunology.

Our core curriculum satisfies all requirements for entry to the BSL3 including:

  • Prior TB exposure testing and respirator fitting
  • Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Entry/exit of BSL3 
  • Emergency procedures
  • Waste handling
  • Operation of autoclaves, alarms
  • Safe operation of equipment 
  • Work in the biosafety cabinet

If interested, please request a BSL-3 Training Consultation here with Drs. Christoph Grundner, David Sherman, Javeed Shah or Rhea Coler.