The Biological Safety Level 2 laboratory is dedicated for the handling of class II pathogens.
Class II pathogens are agents associated with human diseases posing a moderate health hazard.
The 2 BSL2 laboratories are fully equipped with:
- 5 class II biosafety cabinets, including 1 cytotoxic station
- Infors shaker
- heat chambers
- refrigerated centrifuge with anti-aerosols lids
- tube OD reader
- plate reader for OD and fluorescence (Polar Star Omega)
- -70°C freezer
Waste elimination procedure includes inactivation by autoclave and further removal by a DASRI habilitated service.
Acess to the BSL2 laboratory is strictly controlled and submitted to:
- the respect of procedures described in the internal rules leaflet
- wearing personal protective equipment (lab coat and gloves)
Contact: Isabelle BRU – office 314 – Email