Pre conference course C - Field Biosafety perspectives on One Health: From sampling multiple species to working in a Mobile Lab
When outbreaks of high-risk viral pathogens strike, aspects of laboratory diagnostics or research are often performed directly in the field, at the epicenter of the epidemic. What then, are the required biosafety precautions to apply and how can they be implemented under challenging conditions?
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Day 1, Tuesday, May 14
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Day 1: Theoretical Foundations
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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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Day 2, Wednesday, May 15
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Day 2: Practical Application
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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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