Community
The participation of the local Galveston community is integral to the success of the GNL. The work done here in the lab has the potential to benefit society at large, and keeping the community and the public abreast of that work is a part of our mission.
Two ways in which the local community is directly involved with the GNL are through the Community Liaison Committee and the Community Advisory Board.
Legislative Update: As a National Biocontainment Laboratory (NBL) dedicated to creating tomorrow’s solutions to emerginginfectious diseases, GNL researchers study a myriad of infectious agents including those which are federally regulated. Several public laws shape the oversight of this type of research, but primary regulatory focus stems from laws that govern a particular group of infectious agents termed "select agents." Current legislation in the U.S. Congress concerning Select Agent research, as well as several recently released federal reports are available for review. Click here for an update.