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  • Opening of the course on the Use of Biological Safety Cabinets

    Since last Monday, November 4, the University of Barcelona has opened the online course “Use of Biological Safety Cabinets”, developed by OSSMA and CBSUB.

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    Flu Vaccination Campaign 2024-2025

    The Medical Service Unit (OSSMA) in coordination with the health authorities starts the flu vaccination campaign on October 28, 2024. We advise that the first days of vaccination should be attended by people belonging to the following risk groups according to the criteria of the Department of Health: In order to be vaccinated, it is…

  • Opening of the Introduction to Biosafety course

    From 1 October, the Office of Safety, Health and Environment (OSSMA), in collaboration with the Biosafety Committee of the University of Barcelona (CBSUB), opens registration for the course ‘Introduction to Biosafety’.

  • OMS Laboratory biosecurity guidance

    WHO Laboratory Biosecurity Guidance

    The World Health Organization (WHO) has published the new Laboratory Biosecurity Guidance, an update of the 2006 edition. This document offers recommendations for working safely with high-risk biological materials and managing their biocustody correctly. The guide addresses all stages of the life cycle of biohazard management, from collection to transport, packaging and research, with specific…

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