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Biosafety Consideration re Zika Virus

Zika Virus (ZIKV) disease is a flaviviral disease caused by ZIKV. Aedesmosquitoes, A. aegypti and A. albopicus, serve as the primary vectors for transmission, although other competent mosquito vectors may exist. ZIKV is related to otherFlaviviridae, including West Nile, yellow … Continue reading

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Train the Trainers Workshop 2016

Be One of Us! Apply now! Train the Trainers Workshop (Aug. 22-23, 2016)  is a BRAP-led 2-day live-in workshop  in partnership with the U.S. Department of State – Biosecurity Engagement Program (BEP) and CRDF Global. The Train the Trainers Workshop … Continue reading

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BRAP References Pool: WHO Lab Biosafety Manual 3ed.

WHO Laboratory Biosafety Manual 3ed. For more than 20 years, since it was first published in 1983, the Laboratory Biosafety Manual has provided practical guidance on biosafety techniques for use in laboratories at all levels. For this new edition, the … Continue reading

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