Dear colleagues, Based on public health guidance and the best available scientific evidence, we are continuing to work on policies and plans to keep the Lab’s mission moving forward while protecting our people. We acknowledge the measures UC Berkeley and other public and private sector organizations are taking to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We are also balancing direction from the Department … [Read more...]
Message from the Director: The Lab’s response to COVID-19
Colleagues, We have been closely following the evolution of the COVID-19 coronavirus since January. I know it’s on your mind, and it’s very much on my mind as well. We’ve set up a Critical Incident Management Group (CIMG) of Lab experts to collect the best information available from evidence-based sources so that we can actively respond as the situation evolves. As part of our response, … [Read more...]
March 5 COVID-19 Update: Concerns at the Lab
Dear colleagues, Over the past week, three individuals have accessed the Lab from Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Level 3 countries without completing the 14-day self-isolation. Although each of these individuals was asymptomatic, they were sent off-site to complete the self-isolation period. In these cases and for future cases, the Lab follows its process for individuals who do not adhere to … [Read more...]
COVID-19: Procedural Action Steps in Event of Potential Exposure at Lab Site
Procedures in the event of potential exposure at the Lab or a Lab offsite facility. Last updated: March 5, 2020 Situation #1: When an employee, affiliate, user, or guest at a Lab facility reports they have flu-like symptoms or appears to have flu-like symptoms: The employee receiving the information should notify their supervisor. A supervisor should talk with the … [Read more...]
3Q4 Doug Brunkow on Recycling Land at the Lab
Doug Brunkow has been at the Lab for 13 years. He supports science by recycling Lab land, tearing down outdated buildings and preparing the land to build new research facilities. He and his team have recycled land at Old Town and Bayview and constructed new facilities such as BELLA and FLEXLAB. One of the most challenging aspects of Brunkow’s job is to take away parking spaces. And the most … [Read more...]