State-of-the-art insectaries support analysis of the insect transmission of emerging infectious diseases.
ACL-2
2
Insectaries
with connecting vestibule
140 sq. ft. each, 58 sq. ft. vestibule
RG2 agents and transgenic vectors
Each Lab Includes:
- Two workrooms and vestibule with white walls and lowered ceilings
- Environmental chambers
- CO2 jets for anesthetizing insects
- Access to adjoining BSL-2 laboratory
ACL-3
2
Insectaries
with connecting vestibule
153 sq. ft. each, 73 sq. ft. vestibule
RG3 agents and transgenic vectors
Each Lab Includes:
- Two workrooms and vestibule with white walls and lowered ceilings
- Biological safety cabinet
- Environmental chambers
- CO2 jets for anesthetizing insects
- Adjoining BSL-3 lab suite for viral or bacterial preparation and sample analysis
- Screened-in work area within the insectary