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Protecting Researchers, the University Community, and the Environment<\/h1>\n

The University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee (UWM) Biosafety Program is housed in the Department of University Safety & Assurances<\/a> and is meant to serve as a resource to both teaching and research communities at UWM. Our primary mission is to protect the health and safety of UWM\u2019s faculty, students, visitors, and environment by promoting safe microbiological practices and procedures; providing training in biological risk awareness and management; and reviewing research and teaching activities for safety and ethical compliance with NIH Guidelines<\/em> and federal, state, and local regulations.<\/p>\n

Ultimately, we aim to partner with our community to promote safe, healthy, and productive research and teaching at UWM.<\/p>\n

Announcements & Newsletters<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Biosafety Program Newsletter – Summer 2025<\/a><\/p>\nBiosafety Program Newsletters Archive<\/span>

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Biosafety Program Newsletter – Spring 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

Biosafety Program Newsletter – Fall 2024<\/a><\/p>\n

Biosafety Program Newsletter – Summer 2024<\/a><\/p>\n

Biosafety Program Newsletter – Spring 2024<\/a><\/p>\n

Biosafety Program Newsletter – Fall 2023<\/a><\/p>\n

Biosafety Program Newsletter – Summer 2023<\/a><\/p>\n

Biosafety Program Newsletter – Spring 2023<\/a><\/p>\n

Biosafety Program Newsletter – Fall 2022<\/a><\/p>\n

Biosafety Program Newsletter – Summer 2022<\/a><\/p>\n

Biosafety Program Newsletter – Spring 2022<\/a><\/p>\n

Spring 2019 Newsletter<\/a><\/p>\n

Fall 2018 Newsletter<\/a><\/p>\n

October 2017 Newsletter<\/a><\/p>\n

September 2017 Newsletter<\/a><\/p>\n

August 2017 Newsletter<\/a><\/p>\n

July 2017 Newsletter<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Learn More & Contact Us<\/h2>\n

If you would like additional information on the UWM Biosafety Program, explore the links below or contact us at uwm-biosafety@uwm.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

Biological Safety Resources<\/a>
\nBiosafety Manual<\/a>
\nBiosafety Lab Visits<\/a>
\nInitial Report of Biological Exposure, Release Events, & Near Misses<\/a>
\nTraining<\/a>
\nDecontamination & Disposal<\/a>
\nForms<\/a>
\nInstitutional Biosafety Committee<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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