Biological Safety

Texas Christian University is actively committed to preserving the health and safety of its students, staff, and faculty and to protecting the environment and surrounding community. The Department of Environmental Health & Safety provides guidance regarding the assessment, containment, and security of biological materials that complement the institutional operating policies which support compliance with the guidelines, recommendations, and regulations applicable to such work.

Biological safety begins with providing lab-specific training regarding occupational risks associated with the research materials and procedures. Each Principal Investigator should determine the safety requirements for their staff through consideration of the types of organisms handled and procedures performed in their laboratory. TCU has developed program material and training courses in several areas that will assist Principal Investigators in fulfilling the needs of their laboratories, in addition to meeting the requirements set forth by regulating agencies.Currently, TCUs highest level of research authorized is BSL-2.

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Office of Research: IBC
Small Summary for IBC / Application: Office of Research
Biosafety General: (Need to do / Incomplete)