Overview

The ICN2 Biolab is a transversal facility that provides scientific advice and hands-on training in the field of Cell Biology, Microbiology and Molecular Biology, as well as technical support to conduct basic and applied research activities involving biological agents. These activities include the cultivation and manipulation of bacterial and fungal cells, animal cells, viruses, human and animal samples, and other biological material in order to study their interaction with nanostructured material such as nanoparticles and biomedical nanodevices. The ICN2 Biolab is a Biosafety Level 2 laboratory (BSL-2) and complies with the legal requirements for activities with biological agents of higher risk groups. Therefore, all work performed in the Biolab is done after appropriate training following BSL-2 guidelines and according to national and international biosafety standards.