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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IBC vs. IRB: What’s the Difference?
Advarra
JUNE 12, 2023
Gene therapy research is exciting and full of promise, but because of the risks involved, it’s also highly regulated, requiring an institutional biosafety committee (IBC) to provide additional oversight and risk assessment. What Does an IBC Review? How is IBC Membership Composed?
Clean Bench vs Biosafety Cabinet: What’s the Difference?
Advarra
JULY 28, 2022
This article explores how these tools work and why biosafety cabinets are preferred in research involving cell and gene therapies. In the case of IBC review, we’re preventing exposure to biologics such as engineered genetic materials and/or infectious agents. What is a Biosafety Cabinet? They operate under negative air pressure (i.e.,
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