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    • Introduction

      This Biorisk Management curriculum is tailor-made for early career professionals, individuals and students working in the biomedical fields. It covers 12 main topics, which include Introductions to Biosafety and Biosecurity, Biological waste management, Good Laboratory Work Practices, Personal Protective Equipment, risk assessment and risk mitigation.  The curriculum also incorporates an assessment examination to evaluate and certify the competency/understanding of the trainees or students. By imparting knowledge and essential skills for managing biological risks, this curriculum aims to empower individuals to become more vigilant and proficient in carrying out related activities.

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      Acknowledgement:
      • Prof Dr Latiffah Hassan, Coordinator , MyOHUN
      • Dr Nur Indah Ahmad, Deputy Coordinator, MyOHUN
      • Prof Dr Zunita Zakaria, PI MyOHUN-SNL Program
      • National Coordinating Office (NCO), MyOHUN

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      Module prepared by:

      •  Associate Professor Venugopal Balakrishnan, Institute for Research in Molecular Medicine (INFORMM), Universiti Sains Malaysia
      • Madam Faizatul Lela Binti Jafar, University of Malaya
      • Associate Professor Dr. Cindy Teh Shuan Ju, University of Malaya
      • Associate Professor Dr. Nor Yasmin Binti Abd Rahaman, Universiti Putra Malaysia
      • Associate Professor Mohd Rafee Baharudin, Universiti Putra Malaysia
      • Associate Professor Nazlina Ibrahim, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
      • Associate Professor Chia Suet Lin, Universiti Putra Malaysia
      • Associate Professor Yap Wei Boon, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
      • Dr. Ahmad Filza Ismail, University Sains Malaysia
      • Mr. Clarence Ko, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

  • Module 1 - Introduction to Safety and Health

  • Module 2 - Introduction to Biosafety

  • Module 3 - Introduction of Biosecurity

  • Module 4 - Regulatory Compliance

  • Module 5 - Biological Risk Assessment

  • Module 6 - Risk Mitigation

  • Module 7 - Good Laboratory Work Practices (GLWP)

  • Module 8 - Personal Protective Equipment

  • Module 9 - Biological Waste Management

  • Module 10 - Transportation of Biological Materials

  • Module 11 - Emergency and Incident Response

  • Module 12 - Concept of Performance

  • Assessment

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