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in memoriam Isabel Hunger-Glaser
It is with great sadness that the European Biosafety Association (EBSA) learned of the passing of our long-standing member and former President, Isabel Hunger-Glaser. We extend our condolences to Isabel’s family, friends, and colleagues.
Isabel made an exceptional contribution to the field of biosafety and biorisk management throughout her distinguished career. She played a pivotal role in shaping biosafety practices in Switzerland and internationally.
As longstanding and highly respected member of EBSA Isabel was involved in the EBSA Council and also served as EBSA President from 2014 to 2016. Isabel was a valued leader and colleague whose expertise, integrity, and warmth left a lasting impact on our association and the wider biosafety community.
She will be greatly missed.
Upcoming meetings
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03 June 2026Pre conference course F - The Biocontainment Challenge: BSL2 to BSL3 Upgrade Simulation Game
Bruges and BruggeRead moreInstructors
Vips Halkjaer-Knudsen (DK) and Faye Litherland (UK)Upgrading an operational BSL2 laboratory to BSL3 is a significantly different process than designing a brand-new BSL3 facility, where budgets, expectations, and design principles are established from the beginning. Retrofitting presents an entirely different challenge. Many initiatives start with internal enthusiasm, often from scientific staff who believe the upgrade mainly involves adding a pass-through autoclave or creating a curved floor-to-wall transition. The shift from “minimise release” to “prevent release” is much more complex than it seems, and the hidden complexities, costs, and constraints of old infrastructure are easy to underestimate. This immersive simulation game places participants in the role of biosafety consultants tasked with navigating exactly these challenges.
