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. IRBs are tasked with protecting research subject’s rights and welfare. What Does an IBC Review?

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Worldwide Clinical Trials

JUNE 15, 2022

We’ve also seen a decrease in available research nurses, as they have had to be reassigned to COVID patients. 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.

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Advarra

AUGUST 31, 2022

Injuries from sharps in a research or clinical setting are a serious problem for employees, as the CDC estimates almost 400,000 needlesticks and other sharps-related injuries occur to healthcare personnel each year. All potentially infectious sharps must be disposed of in a biohazard sharps container immediately after use without recapping.

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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.

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Advarra

JULY 28, 2022

This article explores how these tools work and why biosafety cabinets are preferred in research involving cell and gene therapies. Why Does the IBC Prefer Researchers use a Biosafety Cabinet vs a Clean Bench? Some research sites utilize 10% bleach solutions for disinfection. What is a Biosafety Cabinet?

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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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XTalks

JUNE 14, 2021

The Amazon COVID-19 test collection DTC kit includes a nylon swab, a collection tube, a plastic biohazard bag with absorbent pad and a return box with shipping label. The FDA authorization also allows for pooled sample testing with up to five individual nasal swab specimens allowable per sample pool.

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