About International course Principles of Biosafety

This intensive course, organised by the University of Antwerp and the Institute of Tropical Medicine of Antwerp, in collaboration with Ghent University, University of Namur, Free University of Brussels, Sciensano and Perseus, provides a comprehensive review of all essential elements of assessing and managing biological risks. Theoretical aspects will be combined with diverse topics focused on daily practice.

Participants/ Objective

The course targets anyone involved or interested in biosafety and bio-risk management (e.g. biosafety professionals, life science employees, students, etc.). At the end of the course, participants should have a comprehensive view of all essential elements of biorisk management and should be able to set up a basic biorisk management programme.
 
Online course

This edition will take place entirely online via live webinars on September 13, 20 and 27. In addition, registered participants will get access to recorded sessions which will be complemented with a Q&A session with the trainers.

More information about the course can be found on the PoB21 website.