The University of California, Office of the President invites comments on a proposed new Presidential Policy on High-Containment Research. The policy includes the following key issues:
- All high-containment facilities and research activities at all University-owned and/or -operated locations.
- The authority of the UC High-Containment Laboratory Oversight Committee is formalized.
- The required elements of a High-Containment Research Program are identified as the local High-Containment Laboratory Oversight Group, the designated High-Containment Laboratory Director, and the High-Containment Laboratory Plan, which details the management and operational safety plan for each high-containment facility.
If you have any questions or if you wish to comment, please email Director-Research Safety & Animal Welfare Jennifer Klahn or IBC Manager Kristina Britchford by May 31, 2025.