University of Wisconsin–Madison
A laboratory technician wearing protective clothing works inside a biosafety cabinet, organizing test tubes and laboratory samples next to safety warning labels.

Why Pathogen Research Matters

The ability to safely study harmful viruses, bacteria and other pathogens is critically important for protecting public health and the food supply. The University of Wisconsin–Madison is committed to ensuring that its researchers who work with high-risk pathogens have safe and secure laboratories and receive training and certification to ensure their investigations are conducted safely.