Workshop on biosafety in biomedical laboratories held.

Keeping in view the evolving research demands and practices, CECOS University in collaboration with Pakistan Biosafety Association (PBSA) conducted a one-day workshop titled 'Biosafety in Biomedical Laboratories' for students, last week.

The workshop involved orienting the participants on the technical aspects of keeping safe and promoting safety in the biomedical laboratory, along with providing hands-on training to help the trainees develop expertise on biosafety and biosecurity protocols.

Dr. Hafsah Muhammad, Head of KP Chapter of PBSA conducted the workshop as a Master Trainer, training the participants on various aspects including but not limited to containment of hazardous materials, donning and doffing Personal Protective Equipment, waste management, and lab injuries, thus equipping them with necessary knowledge for guaranteeing self and lab safety.

"As part of the wider population currently going through a pandemic, it is of primal importance that we as scientists are familiar with and mindful of all measures that should ensure safety in the confines of a laboratory. I am pleased that my trainees today agree with me which was evident from their enthusiasm and participation", said Dr. Hafsah Muhammad, Master trainer.

The participants reported the training to be vastly productive at increasing their understanding of and skill at following the biosafety protocols, and reducing and mitigating risk in the closed and controlled setting of biomedical laboratories. They were...