STAT+: Biotech turns to new and strange viruses to overcome gene therapy’s limitations
STAT News
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
— The fluorescent orange sticker atop the white machine reads “BIOHAZARD,” but it’s a bit of a misnomer. CAMBRIDGE, Mass.
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?5 Things You Need to Know from Our Recent Gene Therapy Webinar
Worldwide Clinical Trials
JUNE 15, 2022
These therapies can have mechanisms that could expose people to biological or biohazardous agents, so therapies must be closely monitored and contained during transport, storage, and administration. Institutional Biosafety Committees (IBC) assess the risk of gene therapies to public health or the environment.
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Safe Sharps Handling When Dispensing Investigational Products
Advarra
AUGUST 31, 2022
All potentially infectious sharps must be disposed of in a biohazard sharps container immediately after use without recapping. Once loaded and capped, the syringe must be transported to the clinic in a sealed, leak-proof, and biohazard-labeled container. Needles must not be bent or sheared. Safety-engineered Syringes. Recapping tools.
Reducing Environmental Impact in Clinical Trials: Best Sustainable Practices
Cloudbyz
APRIL 9, 2023
Here are some ways to bring sustainability into clinical trial management: Reduce waste: Clinical trials generate a significant amount of waste, including packaging materials, medical equipment, and biohazardous waste. For example, properly storing and disposing of biohazardous waste can prevent contamination of the environment.
IBC vs. IRB: What’s the Difference?
Advarra
JUNE 12, 2023
IBCs, however, seek to protect study personnel, the community, and the environment from exposure to engineered genetic material and other biohazardous agents. IRBs are tasked with protecting research subject’s rights and welfare.
Clean Bench vs Biosafety Cabinet: What’s the Difference?
Advarra
JULY 28, 2022
Work surfaces, such as the horizontal surface inside the BSCs, must be disinfected following work or spills involving biohazardous materials. Disinfecting Work Surfaces in Clean Benches and Biosafety Cabinets. Disinfectants registered with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) should be utilized.
Thinking About the Box: Considerations for Transport of Investigational Products
Advarra
OCTOBER 26, 2023
And don’t forget to affix a biohazard sticker to the exterior for quick and clear identification. A secure latch is crucial to create a tight seal; it ensures the lid stays put and the contents remain safely inside, even if the container takes a tumble. Size matters. Choose a container appropriately sized for its contents.
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