General overview on BioEthics in relation to Biorisks
by Dr. Takis Vidalis (Senior Scientist - Legal Advisor at the Hellenic National Bioethics Commission, Greece)

Dual Use
by Dr. Rik Bleijs (Head Biosecurity Office at the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment, The Netherlands).

Instructor: Dana Brehar-Cioflec

This course will provide an overview on the main aspects of working safely with blood and blood containing materials in various types of laboratories (diagnostic, research, etc.).

Prevention of laboratory infections involving bloodborne pathogens will be addressed with focus on general and specific prevention measures, materials and equipment, as well as health monitoring.

Brief exercises will be included to highlight the discussed aspects.

International and European regulations and recommendations will be highlighted and relevant references and links will be provided.

Instructor: Dana Brehar-Cioflec

This course will provide an overview on the main aspects of working safely with blood and blood containing materials in various types of laboratories (diagnostic, research, etc.).

Prevention of laboratory infections involving bloodborne pathogens will be addressed with focus on general and specific prevention measures, materials and equipment, as well as health monitoring.

Brief exercises will be included to highlight the discussed aspects.

International and European regulations and recommendations will be highlighted and relevant references and links will be provided.