2024/09/24

CIC bioGUNE opens its doors to Cruz Roja students to learn about biosafety protocols

CIC bioGUNE hosted Cruz Roja professional training students, providing them a firsthand experience of waste management and biosafety protocols in biomedical research.
The visit aimed to enhance students' practical knowledge and prepare them for future professional challenges.

A group of professional training students from Cruz Roja had the opportunity to visit the facilities of CIC bioGUNE research center, member of BRTA. During this visit, the students participated in a guided tour that allowed them to gain first-hand knowledge of the waste management and biosafety protocols implemented at the center.

The visit is part of Cruz Roja's training program, which aims to provide students with a practical view of scientific and work environments, as well as reinforce their knowledge in key areas for their future careers. In this context, waste management and biosafety measures are crucial aspects for conducting safe activities in the field of biomedical research.

The Biosafety and Radiation Protection Service managers at CIC bioGUNE were responsible for offering a detailed explanation of the procedures the center follows for the responsible handling of biological and chemical waste. In addition, the strict safety measures implemented to prevent risks for both personnel and the environment were highlighted. These guidelines ensure a safe environment and compliance with the highest international biosafety standards.

The day also included a visit to the research laboratories, where students were able to observe how these protocols are applied in the daily work of scientists. With this experience, the students gained knowledge about the importance of biosafety in research environments, preparing themselves for the professional challenges they will face in the future.

About CIC bioGUNE
The Centre for Cooperative Research in Biosciences (CIC bioGUNE), member of the Basque Research & Technology Alliance (BRTA), located in the Bizkaia Technology Park, is a biomedical research organisation conducting cutting-edge research at the interface between structural, molecular and cell biology, with a particular focus on generating knowledge on the molecular bases of disease, for use in the development of new diagnostic methods and advanced therapies.

About BRTA
BRTA is an alliance of 4 collaborative research centres (CIC bioGUNE, CIC nanoGUNE, CIC biomaGUNE y CIC energiGUNE) and 13 technology centres (Azterlan, Azti, Ceit, Cidetec, Gaiker, Ideko, Ikerlan, Leartiker, Lortek, Neiker, Tecnalia, Tekniker y Vicomtech) with the main objective of developing advanced technological solutions for the Basque corporate fabric.

With the support of the Basque Government, the SPRI Group and the Provincial Councils of the three territories, the alliance seeks to promote collaboration between the research centres, strengthen the conditions to generate and transfer knowledge to companies, contributing to their competitiveness and outspreading the Basque scientific-technological capacity abroad.

BRTA has a workforce of 3,500 professionals, executes 22% of the Basque Country's R&D investment, registers an annual turnover of more than 300 million euros and generates 100 European and international patents per year.

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