Schedule of Pre conference course C - Field Biosafety perspectives on One Health: From sampling multiple species to working in a Mobile Lab
Pre conference course C - Field Biosafety perspectives on One Health: From sampling multiple species to working in a Mobile Lab
Schedule of Pre conference course C - Field Biosafety perspectives on One Health: From sampling multiple species to working in a Mobile Lab
| Day 1, Tuesday, May 14 | |
| 13:00 - 17:00 | Day 1: Theoretical Foundations |
| Day 2, Wednesday, May 15 | |
| 9:00 - 17:00 | Day 2: Practical Application |
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Understand the essentials of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and its diverse applications, highlighting applications for zoonotic sampling.
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Applying biosafety principals such as risk zones (clean and dirty areas), movement management, cross contamination and waste collection to diverse field sites such as farms or wildlife gatherings.
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Gain insights into crucial considerations for sample reception and sample packaging, with a focus on PPE and biosafety protocols for highly pathogenic viruses.
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Explore the fundamentals of mobile laboratories employed during public health crises.
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Delve into the intricacies of setting up a mobile laboratory and the key biosafety and biosecurity concerns such as establishing clean and dirty areas, sample reception, and bio-containment (negative pressure gloveboxes).
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Hands-on experience in donning and doffing different types of PPE, essential for a variety of field activities.
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Participate in the setup of mobile glovebox, specifically designed for field handling of high-risk group pathogens such as Ebola or Lassa viruses.
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Practice sample reception and glovebox handling as part of field simulation scenarios.
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Collaborate with peers and instructors to reinforce knowledge through practical scenarios.
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