Principles and Practices of Biorisk Management

August 8th – 12th, 2022  | Please email here for futher information.
Tray of test tubes in a laboratory Researcher working in laboratory Researchers wearing laboratory safety gear Researchers in safety gear conducting tests The University of Toronto presents the Principles and Practices of Biorisk Management Workshop, a comprehensive 5-day lecture series which introduces the essential elements of biosafety and biorisk management. Participants of this interactive course will have the opportunity to advance their biosafety knowledge in such areas as Viral Vectors, CRISPR, Prion and general risk assessment, protective measures, facility design and equipment requirements and governmental regulations in both research and diagnostic laboratory settings. The course content has been developed and will be delivered by a diverse panel of experts in the field of biosafety including University of Toronto Institutional Biosafety Committee’s subject matter experts and provincial and federal regulators.

Participation in the Principles and Practices of Biorisk Management course is relevant for both participants who are new to the field as well as those who wish to augment their current knowledge of biosafety as practiced in their professional duties.

Principles and Practices of Biorisk Management 2022 Agenda*

*U of T reserves the right to make changes to the agenda at any time.

At the end of the course each participant will be able to:

    • Develop essential components of a Biosafety Program
    • Apply comprehensive knowledge of field components including how to identify, describe and categorize biological materials and the risks associated with their use and participate in the development of risk mitigation strategies
    • Access a multitude of biosafety resources
    • Participate in biosafety networking

*Please note: All aspects of the workshop will be conducted in English.

Location and Fees:

St. George Campus, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

$2,500 for full 5-day course

All prices include 13% HST. Lunches and snacks provided. Participants are responsible for travel and accommodations. U of T staff and students please contact the EHS Office for pricing.

U of T reserves the right to cancel this course up to 4 weeks prior to the start date.  Book travel and accommodations accordingly. 

Nearby Hotel Accommodations:

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 108 Chestnut St.
Holiday Inn Toronto Downtown, 30 Carlton St.
Courtyard Toronto Downtown, 475 Yonge St.
Chelsea Hotel Toronto, 33 Gerrard St W
Intercontinental Toronto Yorkville, 220 Bloor Street West
Kimpton Saint George Hotel, 280 Bloor Street West

Registration for 2022 is now closed.