Ragon Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3) Core
Core Summary
The Ragon Institute’s BSL-3 Core provides laboratory space, training, and consultation for academic and industry researchers working with Risk Group 3 (RG3) pathogens. Research in the facility includes agents such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Coccidioides spp., SARS-CoV-2, Chikungunya virus, West Nile virus, Powassan virus, Japanese encephalitis virus, Western equine encephalitis virus, Dabie bandavirus, Heartland virus, and Bhanja virus, among others. Additionally, the facility includes dedicated ABSL-3 space for research with RG3 pathogens.
Researchers are required to complete 30 hours of BSL-3 specific training before becoming certified users of the BSL-3 Core. Training includes facility containment systems, BSL-3-specific PPE, and biosafety regulations governing work with high-risk pathogens.
Contact Information
Email: ragonbsl3access@mgh.harvard.edu
Location and Hours of Operation
Physical Location: 600 Main Street, Cambridge, MA 02139
Hours of Operation: Available upon request
Getting Started (Requesting Services or Equipment)
To request services or reserve equipment through the Ragon BSL-3 Core, users should either contact the email address listed above or submit a request via the external core website linked below. Confirmation from the Core team is required prior to initiating services or scheduling equipment use.
Major Equipment and Capabilities
The Ragon BSL-3 Core maintains major equipment and resources to support its services. Specific equipment names, capabilities, and usage guidelines are available on the external core website or upon request.
External Website
Please visit the Core's external website for additional information: https://ragoninstitute.org/research-service/bio-safety-level-3-core/
