The University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee (UWM) Biosafety Program, housed within the Department of University Safety & Assurances, supports teaching and research activities involving biological materials. The program protects the health and safety of UWM faculty, students, visitors, and the environment by promoting safe microbiological practices, providing biosafety training, and ensuring compliance with NIH guidelines and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Biological Materials
Information on biological materials and their safe handling requirements.
Resources
Tools, guidance, and reference materials to support biosafety practices.
Biosafety Manual
Comprehensive biosafety policies, procedures, and standards at UWM.
Decontamination & Disposal
Proper methods for decontaminating and disposing of biological materials.
Biological Incident Report
How to report biological exposures, release events, and near misses.
Training & Education
Required and recommended biosafety training and educational resources.
Contact
Getting in touch with the Biosafety Program or the International Biosafety Committee.
Shipping & Transport
Requirements for shipping, transporting, and receiving biological materials.
Biosafety Inspections
Details on biosafety inspections, expectations, and follow-up processes.
Regulations & Guidelines
Applicable biosafety regulations, guidelines, and compliance requirements.
Equipment
Guidance on biosafety equipment use, requirements, and maintenance.
Institutional Biosafety Committee
Information about the Institutional Biosafety Committee and its role.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to commonly asked questions.
Common Resources
Contact
- uwm-biosafety@uwm.edu
- 414-588-4261
- Engelmann Hall, 270
- mcclary@uwm.edu
- 414-251-9352
- Engelmann Hall, 270