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<p>We created a podcast series for those unfamiliar with synthetic biology in hopes of helping the public engage with the field in a meaningful way. In order to accomplish this we focused each episode on a different field and how it intersects with synthetic biology. The fields we chose were business, the arts, bioengineering and ethics. In doing this we hoped to create an easy accessible platform for any member of the public to understand and enjoy.
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<p>Overall, our team adhered to the Canadian Biosafety Standards and Guidelines.<sup><a href="#ref1">[1]</a></sup> The biosafety of our lab was overseen by the University's Institutional Biosafety Committee, with administrative and technical support provided by the Biosafety Team in the Office of Environmental Health and Safety.<sup><a href="#ref2">[2]</a></sup></p>
 
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Revision as of 19:15, 6 December 2017

Safety

Safety is the number one priority

General Lab Safety

Before starting the project, our team completed the biosafety and the biosecurity trainings provided by the University of Toronto Biosafety office, and our project supervisor, Dr. Radhakrishnan Mahadevan. The training modules completed include lab access and rules, biosafety levels and equipment, emergency procedures etc.

Overall, our team adhered to the Canadian Biosafety Standards and Guidelines.[1] The biosafety of our lab was overseen by the University's Institutional Biosafety Committee, with administrative and technical support provided by the Biosafety Team in the Office of Environmental Health and Safety.[2]

References

  1. Canadian Biosafety Standards and Guidelines - https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/canadian-biosafety-standards-guidelines.html
  2. Biosafety Team in the Office of Environmental Health and Safety - https://ehs.utoronto.ca/our-services/biosafety/
  3. NIH Guidelines - https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/laboratory-biosafety-biosecurity/pathogen-safety-data-sheets-risk-assessment.html
  4. iGEM Risk Groups - https://2017.igem.org/Safety/Risk_Groups

General Pages

Wet Lab

Dry Lab

Human Practices

iGEM Toronto