Memo from NIH Associate Director for Science Policy on Biosafety Stewardship Month, October 1, 2015

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced October 2015 as National Biosafety Stewardship Month to promote institutional awareness and commitment to biosafety policies, practices, and procedures. The NIH encourages institutions to reinforce their attention to sustaining and enhancing a culture of safety and responsibility in life science research laboratories through activities such as training, engagement, and transparency. This effort aims to show public confidence that life sciences research is being conducted responsibly and in accordance with applicable regulations.