What type of activity or work is currently taking place at the NEIDL?
While the ongoing legal and regulatory issues regarding use of the NEIDL for biosafety research continues, no research will be conducted with live agents. Beginning Spring 2009, training exercises will take place with BUMC researchers, technicians, laboratory safety personnel, Public Safety personnel and, city, state and federal safety and regulatory agencies and community residents will. The training exercises will provide the opportunity to develop, test, and practice safety and emergency response procedures. The training exercises will also provide an opportunity for the community to learn more about how research in biosafety laboratories is carried out and the many safety protocols in place to protect both scientists and the community from harm.
