
biorisk management
training courses
under the mentorship of
certified biorisk officers

the RITM-BRMO way


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the RITM-BRMO way


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The Biological Risk Management Office (BRMO) of the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM) of the Department of Health stays at the forefront of providing biosafety, biosecurity, and biorisk management education for all.
It is with great pride and honor to welcome you to this online training program. We hope this platform can be used as a venue to raise professional awareness and promote a culture of compliance with biosafety and biosecurity. Together, we are bigger than a pathogen!
Head, Biorisk Management Office -
Research Institute for Tropical Medicine

Mr. Plebeian Medina, for their visionary creation of the BRMO Academy.
This educational platform serves as a vital conduit for providing didactic and hands-on training in the fundamentals, current technologies, and practices of Biosafety and biosecurity. By establishing the Academy, the RITM further solidifies its role as an integral component in the generational objective of fostering and sustaining a culture of excellence in this new discipline within the Philippines.
This remarkable and intuitive creation, made possible through the generous support of Health Security Partners, marks a significant milestone in our journey towards fulfilling the Department of Health's commitment to national security and safety in handling biological samples. By integrating its role in ensuring public health service to both our country and the global community, the BRMO Academy's virtual training program represents a giant leap forward.
I would like to commend the BRMO team and the core experts for their tremendous efforts in developing the first official virtual training curriculum. This unified educational tool, operating under the auspices of the Director's office, is a testament to their dedication and expertise. I will do my best to effectively support and sustain the program for the greater interest of the DOH’s role to this new discipline.
This achievement is truly commendable, and I offer my sincerest congratulations to all involved.
Thank you for your invaluable contributions.

Director IV - Research Institute for Tropical Medicine

Biological risk management education is a fundamental and indispensable need for this generation of laboratory workforce. Faced with emerging biological threats and disease outbreaks, training in biosafety and biosecurity remains to be the unmet national need.

I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to BRMO, led by
Mr. Plebeian Medina, for their visionary creation of the BRMO Academy.
Courses
Courses

This training course aims to equip laboratory personnel and related facilities with fundamental knowledge and as a foundation to guarantee adherence to established biorisk management standards and guidelines.Â
Biosafety, Biosecurity and Biorisk Management
This training course aims to equip laboratory personnel and related facilities with fundamental knowledge and as a foundation to guarantee adherence to established biorisk management standards and guidelines.Â

Misinformation and Disinformation in Biosafety and Biosecurity
A great topic  for addressing misinformation and disinformation in the field of biosafety and biosecurity  could be the COVID-19 pandemic and related  conspiracy theories.Â
Misinformation and Disinformation in Biosafety and Biosecurity
A great topic  for addressing misinformation and disinformation in the field of biosafety and biosecurity  could be the COVID-19 pandemic and related  conspiracy theories.Â
Supplementary Video References
Supplementary Video References
Respirator Fit Testing
Monkeypox Virus
COVID-19 NPS OPS Specimen Collection
BRMO's Events
BRMO's Events
Testimonials
Testimonials

Attending the Biosafety , Biosecurity, and Biorisk Management Course helped instill in me a deep sense of responsibility toward maintaining a safe working environment. The seminar provided insights into the principles of biorisk management, focusing on the need for a systematic approach to identify, assess, and manage risks within laboratory settings. This course has been an instrument in enhancing my professional attitude towards ensuring the safety of both myself and my co-workers while working in the laboratory. I am very thankful for the chance to have gained an understanding of Biosafety, Biosecurity, and Biorisk Management. Good luck and more power to your team, BRM Academy!


Thank you for the opportunity to be part of its pilot testing.
The recorded lecturer can easily be understood and speaks in a manner that is not too fast or too slow. She also coincides with all the presentations. I have encountered a few presentations that are not working, showing codes instead of letters as of November 29, 2023 (Module 3.4). But upon review and replay today, it has been debugged and is working properly.
The quizzes are all working. I did not encounter any malfunctions. It is good that participants can retake endlessly and not be pressured by the time limit.
I am also glad for the immediate assistance I received when I encountered a malfunction while moving on to another lesson due to technical concerns.
I am pleased that soon there will be many laboratories that will benefit from this course. I am looking forward to this course being easily accessible and available nationwide.Â
Thank you, BRM, and congratulations to the team!


Attending the Biosafety , Biosecurity, and Biorisk Management Course helped instill in me a deep sense of responsibility toward maintaining a safe working environment. The seminar provided insights into the principles of biorisk management, focusing on the need for a systematic approach to identify, assess, and manage risks within laboratory settings. This course has been an instrument in enhancing my professional attitude towards ensuring the safety of both myself and my co-workers while working in the laboratory. I am very thankful for the chance to have gained an understanding of Biosafety, Biosecurity, and Biorisk Management. Good luck and more power to your team, BRM Academy!


Thank you for the opportunity to be part of its pilot testing.
The recorded lecturer can easily be understood and speaks in a manner that is not too fast or too slow. She also coincides with all the presentations. I have encountered a few presentations that are not working, showing codes instead of letters as of November 29, 2023 (Module 3.4). But upon review and replay today, it has been debugged and is working properly.
The quizzes are all working. I did not encounter any malfunctions. It is good that participants can retake endlessly and not be pressured by the time limit.
I am also glad for the immediate assistance I received when I encountered a malfunction while moving on to another lesson due to technical concerns.
I am pleased that soon there will be many laboratories that will benefit from this course. I am looking forward to this course being easily accessible and available nationwide.Â
Thank you, BRM, and congratulations to the team!
