1.Developing biosecurity training program under the background of new engineering education in colleges and universities.
Xinyu SONG ; Jie SONG ; Weiwen ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Biotechnology 2022;38(5):2003-2011
The global biosecurity situation has become increasingly severe in recent years. The threats from outbreaks of epidemics, misuse and abuse of biotechnology, biological weapons and so on are emerging, which make biosecurity an important part of national security. Meanwhile, as a new interdisciplinary program, the education for biosecurity is still in its infancy. The challenges of domestic and international biosecurity and the quick development of biosecurity industry necessitate the establishment of security disciplines, which expose the deficiencies of talent pool in the interdisciplinary field involving biosecurity in China. Especially under the background of new engineering education, the importance of biosecurity training program has become more obvious than before. On the basis of our teaching experience, we systemically introduced the specific measures to improve the training system of biosecurity in the context of new engineering education, such as establishing an integrated curriculum system, constructing innovative teaching modes, exploring general education reform plans, and perfecting continuous improvement mechanisms.
Biosecurity
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Biotechnology
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China
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Curriculum
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Humans
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Universities
2.Standardizing hazard signage in the Laboratory Research Division of the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine:A step towards improved safety compliance
Philippine Journal of Pathology 2024;9(2):53-56
Old signage faced iconography, variable layouts, visual presentations, and contents, as well as degradation issues, undermine the effectiveness of hazard communication in the laboratory. A 2016 project was initiated to standardize all hazard signages at the Laboratory Research Division of the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM), incorporating standard colors and iconography for better compliance and safety. As part of a broader initiative to enhance biorisk practices within the institute, there are plans for improvement and expansion to non-laboratory areas.
Containment Of Biohazards ; Biosecurity ; Laboratories ; Communication ; Laboratory Personnel