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In line with biosafety principles, the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine has implemented a corporate and regulatory system for protective clothing used during farm placements, anatomy classes, post-mortem examinations and clinical training. This system includes regular cleaning, traceability and return monitoring.

TERMCAT and the Department of Health have presented the Virology Dictionary, featuring more than 330 specialized terms and a strong focus on biosafety—a highly valuable resource for research, training, and biological risk management activities at the UAB.

GSK has unveiled the first biosafety level 4 laboratory in Spain. The new facility strengthens scientific capacity in high‑risk pathogen research and in preparing for future epidemiological threats.

The European Chemicals Agency postpones the decision on the approval of ethanol under the Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR) until 2026.

Good hand washing technique is important to prevent the spread of germs.

As every year, the flu vaccination campaign will begin in autumn. As in previous years, it will be carried out alongside the vaccination against COVID-19.

Wash your hands frequently. Use disposable tissues when you coughing or sneezing. Wear a mask that covers your nose and mouth. Ventilate enclosed spaces. If you are 60 years of age or older, have a chronic illness, or are pregnant, get vaccinated against flu or COVID-19 .

As the weather gets warmer, shorts and sandals become popular choices for outdoor activities. However, when working in a laboratory, it's crucial to wear appropriate attire to minimize the risk of injuries and exposure in the event of an accident.

A team of scientists led by the UAB has identified a new type of antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) found in human proteins that are capable of selectively eliminating multidrug-resistant bacteria, particularly of the gram-negative type, responsible for serious hospital acquired infections. The discovery, published in Molecular Systems Biology, could pave the way for more effective treatments against infections resistant to conventional antibiotics.

The registration period for the Postgraduate Course "Strategies in Biosafety and Biocontainment" (14th edition). This course, organized by the Faculties of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, has the collaboration of IBC-UAB, IRTA-CReSA, CRAG and Hospital Clínic de Barcelona and is preferably aimed at technicians, lab managers, graduates and professionals in the biomedical, biotechnology, veterinary and agri-food sectors.