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Biological Safety Officer

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SEPTEMBER 21 - 23, 2026
Houston, Texas

Join us and a collaborative network of professionals committed to advancing biosafety, public health, and organizational excellence in our shared environments.


Our comprehensive course equips professionals with the knowledge and practical skills needed to anticipate, assess, and control biological hazards across research, clinical, and laboratory environments.


Grounded in the Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories (BMBL), 6th Edition (June 2020), and the NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant and Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules (April 2024), our program delivers a solid foundation in anticipating, recognizing, evaluating, and controlling biological hazards in the workplace.


Our lectures are engaging, with real-world examples, and interactive hands-on exercises. Our expert, credentialed biosafety instructors create a dynamic learning experience for participants to gain the core skills expected of a Biological Safety Officer.
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Where:

UTHealth Houston

Operations Center Building

1851 Crosspoint Ave.

Room 2.200

Houston, Texas 77054
 
 

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$700

Early Registration (ends May 15, 2026) 



$ 800    

Regular Registration (ends August 31, 2026)


$900

Late Registration 


Refreshments and course materials will be provided.


Lodging and Transportation

Hotel accommodations, airfare, and ground transportation will need to be arranged on your own.


A list of nearby hotels will be sent in a follow-up email shortly after you complete your registration.



Local Transportation Options

• Rideshares: Uber, Alto, Lyft

• Rental cars available through major agencies



Closest Airport

• William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) – approximately 13.3 miles/23 minutes from the venue.


Please visit us at 

www.p2racademy.org
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Please visit us at www.p2racademy.org to learn more about our educational programs.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for individuals working in the following settings:

  • Research Labs
  • Hospitals
  • Health Departments
  • Emergency Response Agencies (private, local, state or national level)
  • Infection Prevention and Control
  • Reference Labs
  • Infectious Substances Shipments or Transportation
  • Biohazard Risk Management 
  • Animal Research Labs


Agenda Overview


Day 1

  • History of Biological Safety
  • Microbiology Review
  • Biological Safety Basics
  • Tuberculosis Exposure Control
  • OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens
  • Hand-washing Guidelines and Practical Exercises
  • Emerging Technologies (could cover stem cells, viral vectors, CRISPR)
  • Review of the NIH Guidelines & Institutional Biosafety Committees
  • Lab Techniques & Recombinant DNA/Synthetic Nucleic Acids
  • Personal Protective Equipment



Day 2

  • Containment Equipment
  • Biological Safety Cabinet Certification Overview
  • Worker Training Program
  • Handling and Disposing of Infectious Waste
  • Disinfection, Decontamination, and Sterilization
  • Bio-aerosols, Mold, and IAQ
  • Occupational Health
  • Shipping Infectious Substances


Day 3

  • Biosafety and Animal Research Labs
  • Biological Terrorism, Select Agents, and Toxins
  • Dual Use Research of Concern and Pathogen with Enhanced Pandemic Potential
  • Public Health Preparedness—Infectious Diseases
  • Respiratory Fit Testing Program
  • Health and Safety Metrics
  • Professional Development
  • Biosafety Program Management
  • Professional Credentials in Biosafety
  • Global Health Security

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Registration Refund and Course Cancellation Policy

To cancel your registration, send an e-mail to Pamela.D.Phillips@uth.tmc.edu. To refund your registration, we must receive your cancellation e-mail no later than 10 business days prior to the course start date. We will deduct a $50 administrative fee from the refunded amount. Cancellations received after the refund deadline will not be processed. If you paid your registration via check, provide the check number in your e-mail.



P2R Consortium reserves the right to cancel a course no later than 10 business days prior to the course start date. If we cancel a course, we will notify you via the e-mail address provided on your registration form. Our liability for canceled events is limited to the registration fee paid per course.


Acknowledgment

Training provided by P2R Consortium is supported by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Award U45ES01936
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