The Lab Today

BU researchers continue to conduct tuberculosis (TB) research that has been approved for the BSL-2 laboratories.

Recently the Massachusetts Secretary of Energy & Environmental Affairs issued a Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) certificate for the NEIDL and BU  will now request permission from the Boston Public Health Commission to transfer on-going BSL-3 research from an existing BSL-3 lab on the BU Medical Campus to the NEIDL. Read more

Science & Research

Meet our research community and learn about the NEIDL’s role in discoveries related to emerging infectious diseases.

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A Culture of Safety

Comprehensive safeguards and oversight are in place to protect researchers and the community.

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Community Engagement

The community’s involvement is important to the success of the NEIDL. Learn how you can participate.

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Upcoming Events

Public meetings provide an opportunity for community members to engage in open dialogue and meaningful exchange about the laboratories.

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