Five years post-COVID, biosafety and biosecurity have evolved into critical cornerstones of lab safety. Institutions are adopting digital platforms to streamline protocols, increase transparency, and prepare for unexpected scenarios from pandemics to bioterrorism. Recent DURC policy changes add compliance pressure, while AI and cloud tools are enabling faster, smarter safety management. Forward-thinking labs embracing these technologies today will be better prepared for tomorrow’s challenges. … Read More
Author Archives: Stephenie Langston
Strengthening Biosafety: Are You Ready for the New DURC and PEPP Oversight Rules?
In response to growing biosecurity concerns, the HHS will implement a new DURC and PEPP oversight policy in 2025, covering 65 agents. Learn how to prepare through research tracking, compliance alerts, form updates, and staff training. … Read More
Transparency in Research Begins with Smarter Biosafety Communication
This blog explores how modern biosafety and protocol management platforms address key gaps in academic research lab communication. By replacing outdated processes like PDF-based updates with smart digital tools, institutions can streamline protocol submissions, automate team notifications, and control information access. This leads to improved compliance, faster approvals, and safer lab environments—all without the administrative burden. … Read More
Preventing Reporting Pitfalls: Automating FROI for Accurate and Compliant Incident Management
Streamline phone-based injury reporting with automated FROIs. Reduce errors, ensure compliance, & improve incident management. Learn how to prioritize safety! … Read More
Adopting A Digital EHS Platform
Whether you’re an expert at making transitions happen or this is your first foray into change management, we’ll walk you through some essential concepts to tackle when getting your department ready for the big switch to a new digital EHS … Read More
