Biosecurity Challenges of the Global Expansion of High Containment Biological Laboratories

Biosecurity Challenges of the Global Expansion of High Containment Biological Laboratories
Committee on Anticipating Biosecurity Challenges of the Global Expansion of High-Containment Biological Laboratories; National Academy of Sciences and National Research Council Authoring Organizations
NAS Press | 2011 | ISBN: 0309225752 9780309225755 | 208 pages | PDF | 3 MB

The international workshop examined biosafety and biosecurity issues related to the design, construction, maintenance, and operation of high-containment biological laboratories- equivalent to United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention biological safety level 3 or 4 labs. The report summarizes the workshop discussion.

Issue includes the following topics:
• Technological options to meet diagnostic, research, and other goals;
• Laboratory construction and commissioning;
• Operational maintenance to provide sustainable capabilities, safety, and security; and
• Measures for encouraging a culture of responsible conduct.

Table of Contents
Overview
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Framing the Issue (Plenary Sessions)
Chapter 3: Assessments of Needs, Challenges, and Resources (Plenary Session)
Chapter 4: Available Resources, Regulations, and Guidelines (Plenary Session)
Chapter 5: Paths from Assessments to Functional Labs (Breakout Sessions)
Chapter 6: Public Health Needs: Costs, Effectiveness, and Biosafety Requirements for Diagnostic Procedures (Breakout Sessions)
Chapter 7: Identifying Areas for Action (Breakout Sessions)
Chapter 8: Requirements for and Challenges Associated with BSL-4 Labs (Plenary Session)
Chapter 9: Concluding Plenary Discussion: Major Themes and Next Steps
Abbreviations and Acronyms
References
Appendix A Agenda
Appendix B Committee, Participant, and Staff List
Appendix C Committee, Participant, and Staff Biographies
Appendix D Description of Tour of Pendik Veterinary Control and Research Institute
Appendix E Country and Region Overviews
E1: Brazil,
E2: European Union
E3: Pakistan
E4: Russia
E5: Sweden
E6: Turkey
E7: Ukraine
E8: United Kingdom
E9: United States,

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