Proper Shipment of Biological Materials

April 12, 2025

This half-day course includes instruction on classifying, packing, and labeling of domestic and international shipments of biological material. Categories covered include Infectious Substances, Patient Specimens, Genetically Modified Organisms and Microorganisms, Dry Ice, and other relevant materials. Instruction covers relevant sections of the U.S. Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials Regulations (49 CFR Parts 171-178) and the International Air Transport Association’s Dangerous Goods Regulations. Import, export, and interstate transfer permit requirements is also covered. Course content is provided using a combination of short lectures, hands-on activities, and group exercises. A certificate is provided to each participant who successfully completes the course.

Note: This class is part of a series, beginning with a virtual class on Fundamentals of BSL3 taking place on March 13, 2025. On April 7 – 8, a class, “Advanced BLS-3 Practices and Procedures,” on Tuesday, April 8th there is a complementary tour of Duke’s Regional Biocontainment Laboratory (RBL), a class on “BSL-3 Design and Operation” takes place April 9-10, and “Special Considerations for ABSL-3 Animal Facilities,” on April 11.

Who Is This Class For?

Anyone associated with a BSL-3 facility will benefit from this class. This includes:

  • Biosafety professionals
  • Scientists
  • Laboratory personnel
  • Biopharma staff
  • Healthcare Professionals
Details
DATE

April 12, 2025
TIME 08:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. EST
LOCATIONNorth Carolina State Public Health Lab, Raleigh, NC
Total

$395.00

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Agenda
Day One

  • Risk Assessment when Animals Bite, Scratch, and Naturally Carry Pathogens
  • Caging Options for Different Sizes of Animals
  • HVAC Enhancements to meet ABSL-3 Biosafety & Chemical Safety Needs
  • Workflow for Different Lab Layouts
  • Inspection & Regulation Considerations
  • Decontamination & Waste Management, including Carcass Disposal
  • Occupational Health in Support of Animal Research
Instructors
J. Paul Jennette
J. Paul Jennette
MS, PE, RBP, CBSP, Director of College Biocontainment Operations, Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine
Scott Alderman
Scott Alderman
CBSP, Director of Safety and RBL Operations for the Human Vaccine Institute at Duke University
Tuition

Tuition of $650 must be paid in full to guarantee a space in the class. Register for the entire week of classes to receive a discount.

Tuition Includes: course manual; lunch each day; an Eagleson Institute certificate; and a special class reception, with plenty of time to network with peers and instructors.

Note: This class is part of a series, beginning with a virtual class on Fundamentals of BSL3 taking place on March 13, 2025. On April 7 – 8, a class, “Advanced BLS-3 Practices and Procedures,” on Tuesday, April 8th there is a complementary tour of Duke’s Regional Biocontainment Laboratory (RBL), a class on “BSL-3 Design and Operation” takes place April 9-10, and “Proper Shipment of Biological Materials,” on April 12.