Biosafety in microbiological and biomedical laboratories

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention publish “the BMBL,” the primary reference on biosafety. Compliance with practices in this guide is required for those on NIH grants.

Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories

by Dan Kuespert

Laboratory Safety Advocate for the Johns Hopkins University Homewood Campus. I am a Ph.D. chemical engineer and Certified Safety Professional with experience in industrial research, nonprofit management, and chemical safety consulting. My role is to promote a culture of safety at Homewood by working with faculty, staff, and students to bring safety expertise into the laboratory.