Keeping research safe

The life-saving and world-changing discoveries that take place in laboratories around the globe come with risks. Laboratories may work infectious agents and other biohazardous materials that pose threats to humans, animals and even plant life. At OHSU, a special team is charged with protecting against and responding to safety threats in research environments. Guests include: Sarah Byers, Institutional Biosafety Committee Program Manager Harjinder Sardar, Biosafety Officer Patrick Davidson, Biosafety Specialist