Biosafety Level 3 laboratories

Mission

The Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3) and Animal Biosafety Level 3 (ABSL-3) laboratories at The University of Texas at El Paso are biocontainment facilities designed to provide a safe environment for conducting research with risk group 3 infectious agents. The BSL-3/ABSL-3 consists of two laboratory suites with a variety of equipment where safety is the paramount concern, dictating the stringent engineering controls, protective equipment, and comprehensive biosafety training provided to all personnel.

Who We Are

Pedro Palermo, MS PhD
Manager

  ppalermo@utep.edu
  (915) 747-8528
  BRB 1.124
 

Forms/Manuals

• BSL3 Animal Transfer Request Form
• Visitor Access Form
• Provisional Access Form
• Independent Access Form

How to apply for access

Gaining access to the BSL-3 and ABSL-3 facilities involves a collaborative process with the Principal Investigator (PI), the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC), and Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S). The PI must submit a BSL-3 application to the IBC, and all work must be registered and approved. Users must then complete a training regime and occupational health and safety requirements in coordination with EH&S to ensure safety and compliance.

For more detailed information on accessing these facilities and future research opportunities, potential users are encouraged to reach out directly to IBC@utep.edu.