This virtual course builds on the information covered in the Biosafety 101: Standard Microbiological Practices course, and is intended for research faculty and staff who work with human materials, viral vectors, and other potentially infectious microorganisms. Completion of the “Biosafety 101: Standard Microbiological Practices” and Biosafety Cabinet (BSC) Research Lab Safety Training online modules are required before attending this class.
Pre-registration is REQUIRED and will be closed three business days before the scheduled course date.
Pre-register for this course:
- You must first complete the following prerequisites for this course:
- Then, log in to the Learning Exchange and search for "Biosafety 201" to register.
- You will receive a link to the Microsoft Teams meeting invitation from your instructor two days prior to the scheduled event, along with a reading assignment.
- If you need to reschedule for the date you selected, contact biosafety@vumc.org.
- If you experience problems when you try to register, send an email to learningexchange@vumc.org.
Training Schedule
| Pre-registration Deadline | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6/2026 | 1/8/2026 | 1-3 PM | Microsoft Teams |
| 1/19/2026 | 1/21/2026 | 1-3 PM | Microsoft Teams |
| 2/3/2026 | 2/5/2026 | 1-3 PM | Microsoft Teams |
| 2/16/2026 | 2/18/2026 | 1-3 PM | Microsoft Teams |
| 3/3/2026 | 3/5/2026 | 1-3 PM | Microsoft Teams |
| 3/16/2026 | 3/18/2026 | 1-3 PM | Microsoft Teams |
| 3/31/2026 | 4/2/2026 | 1-3 PM | Microsoft Teams |
| 4/13/2026 | 4/15/2026 | 1-3 PM | Microsoft Teams |
| 4/28/2026 | 4/30/2026 | 1-3 PM | Microsoft Teams |