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Important Announcement:

In April 2024, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) released the Framework for Nucleic Acid Synthesis Screening updated guidance from the 2023 HHS version. The initial phase of this framework will go into effect on October 26th, 2024. Learn more here.

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Laboratory safety is required for practical reasons and under various government rules and regulations. Research Safety is responsible for identifying the potential hazards and risks in basic science research at Northwestern and for finding effective, practical solutions with those we serve to ensure the protection of individuals, public health and the environment.

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