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Institut Pasteur Korea was selected as “2021 Excellent Institution for LMO Safety Management
On December 28, Institut Pasteur Korea (IPK) was named as the “Excellent Institution for LMO Safety Management” in 2021 by the Ministry of Science and ICT of Korea.
The Ministry of Science and ICT selected three research institutions and facilities using LMOs for research and experiments with outstanding scores based on the evaluation of overall safety management.
IPK was awarded for their routine operation of safety education, regular monitoring of BSL-2 and BSL-3 laboratories, implementation of in-house developed safety measures, and establishment of biosafety through active operation of the Biosafety Committee.
IPK CEO Dr. Youngmee Jee said, “Putting the researchers’ safety at first, we are making every effort to create a safe research environment that allows researchers to actively study hazardous infectious substances in BSL-2 and BSL-3 laboratories.” She added, “Based on strict compliance with regulations and constant safety awareness, we will maintain and develop a safe research environment by means of thorough operation management, monitoring, and frequent inspection.”
For over 10 years in Korea, IPK has been pioneering the spreading of safety cultures through exemplary operation and management of research facilities. IPK also became the first institution to obtain national certification for its BSL-3 research facility in 2008.
