Microbiology

IITRI scientists have extensive experience in performing specialized microbiology testing, using both aerobic and anaerobic microbes. We conduct a wide variety of microbiological tests in our biosafety level-2 (BSL-2) and BSL-3 laboratories for customers in government and the private sector.

Areas of Expertise Include:

• Disinfectant and/or Decontamination Testing
• Biological Agent Safety Assessment, Including Microbial and/or Biochemical Pesticides
• Vaccine Efficacy and Potency Assessment
• Large Microbial Library
• In Vivo Infectious Disease Models
• Microbial Identification
• Antibiotic Susceptibility Testing (In Vitro and In Vivo)
• Biodefense Testing
• Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2) Laboratory Suites
• Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3) Laboratory Suites
• Animal BSL-2 and BSL-3 Rooms
• Extensive library, multiple strains and surrogates of NIH A, B, and C pathogens
• The facility is registered with the CDC and USDA under 42 CFR 73 for select agents, with all pertinent requirements for such animal facilities, in addition to AAALAC accreditation and OLAW assurance.