All research projects involving biohazards (pathogens, recombinant/synthetic nucleic acids, and biotoxins with an LD50 ≤100 µg/kg body weight or that are controlled for export are registered through the EH&S Biosafety Office. Handling of animals that have been exposed to Biological Materials is highly project specific. This will be addressed during your Biohazard Project Registration and/or IACUC Protocol review.

• Biohazard Project Registrations: IACUC protocols will not receive final approval until the biohazard project approval is finalized by the Biosafety Office and/or IBC.
• Acute Toxins in Animals: Review the Acute Toxins in Animals Fact Sheet.
• Viral Vectors in Animals: Review the Viral Vector Fact Sheet for information on groups of commonly used viral vectors.
• Bloodborne Pathogens: Review the Bloodborne Pathogen webpage for information on enrollment in the BBP program. More information can be found in the Exposure Control Plan.
• Human Products in Animals: The full policy can be found here. Review the Human Products in Animals Fact Sheet