Biosafety Cabinets in Animal Research

Location: United States
Group: Rodents
Species: Mouse
Research Areas: Immune related diseases, Infectious disease

Class II biosafety cabinets, commonly used in biomedical research, provide protection for personnel, animals and materials being handled by helping contain airborne contaminants. They can be used when working with infectious agents or when maintaining clean conditions is especially important, such as when handling animals with compromised immune systems. These cabinets are one of the many tools research facilities use to support animal health, personnel safety and reliable scientific results.