RAV3N Introduction to Biocontainment Research – Year 2

For the second consecutive year, RAV3N (Research Alliance for Veterinary Science and Biodefense BSL-3 Network) was thrilled to host an outreach event entitled “Introduction to Biocontainment Research” which taught high school students from across the country about biocontainment research and its benefits. They received an overview of biocontainment research and its benefits to humans and animals, as well as learned about career opportunities in this field.

The 41 students were attending a summer camp held by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Veterinary Science Certificate Program (VSCP). The students also had the opportunity to perform hands-on activities in the training lab including donning and doffing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), entry/exit procedures for BSL-3 laboratories, and testing out their pipetting skills at the lab bench.