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Insectary
The 3713.33 square ft. insectary hosts several colonies of triatomines, and it also has the capacity to host other insect vectors. As part of the insectary infrastructure, there are three climate-controlled rooms. This facility complies with all regulatory requirements for Arthropod Containment Level 2 (ACL-2, American Committee of Medical Entomology, The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 2003) and is maintained by a full-time technician and supervised by a PI.
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