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WHO publishes revised "Laboratory Biosecurity Guidance".

As the weather gets warmer, shorts and sandals become popular choices for outdoor activities. However, when working in a laboratory, it's crucial to wear appropriate attire to minimize the risk of injuries and exposure in the event of an accident.

The registration period for the Postgraduate Course "Strategies in Biosafety and Biocontainment" (13th edition). This course, organized by the Faculties of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, has the collaboration of IBC-UAB, IRTA-CReSA and CRAG and is preferably aimed at technicians, lab managers, graduates and professionals in the biomedical, biotechnology, veterinary and agri-food sectors.

15 UAB researcher-driven projects have received funding from the Indústria del Coneixement grant from the Departament de Recerca i Universitats of the Generalitat de Catalunya to improve their value and transfer.

Researchers from four health science departments of the UAB are part of two recently launched partnership projects, promoted by the European Union through the Horizon Europe Programme and the European Defence Fund. On the one hand, EUPAHW, which aims to promote research in animal health and welfare and collaboration with other agents of society from the perspectives of one health and one welfare. On the other hand, RESILIENCE, which will research and develop new medical solutions against potential chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) threats.

RAST, the new WHO mobile application designed to assist in laboratory biorisk assessment.

The Zoology Unit of the Department of Animal Biology, Plant Biology and Ecology will develop an on-campus detection and capture campaign of Asian hornet queens in collaboration with students from the bachelor's degree in Environmental Biology.

The UAB's Prevention and Assistance Area has received a distinctive diploma in the category "Elements of integration of occupational risk prevention" of the Atlante Awards, organised by Foment del Treball federation. The award ceremony took place on 9 November and the diploma was collected by Montserrat Peregrina, head of the Area.

Good hand washing technique is important to prevent the spread of germs. Think about everything you touch from the moment you wake up, come to work and come home.

Wash your hands frequently. Use disposable tissues when coughing or sneezing. Put on the mask covering your nose and mouth. Ventilate closed spaces. Get a flu shot if you're 60 or older, have a chronic illness, or are pregnant.