Our Faculty Biosafety Level 2+ Virus Room was established by the Rappaport Institute in 2007 and is located on the 11th floor. The room is equipped with 2 hoods, 2 incubator stations, allowing the work of 2 groups in parallel, a fluorescence microscope, and a centrifuge (for tubes and plates). The room is managed by the lab of Prof. Yotam Bar-On and is supported by BCF.

User Info

• Please enquire about the list of approved viruses.
• Each project must obtain the approval of Prof. Yotam Bar-On.
• To become an approved user, please contact Romila Moirangthem.
• Please fill out the registration form, read the introductory files (1+2), and schedule an instruction session with Romila Moirangthem.
• An approved user will receive a card to enter the virus room. This card is personal and cannot be transferred between users.
• To keep this multi-user virus room safe, please adhere to the prescribed room regulations precisely.
• Please report any problems to Romila.

Contacts

• Romila Moirangthem – Virus Room Manager: 055-5573675, 073-378-1121
• Amir Grau – Head of Biomedical Core Facility: 054-2100778, 073-378-1101
• Avigail Atir-Lander – Technion Biological Safety Dept.: 054-4783712, 073-378-1131