Georgia State University Lab Studies Deadly Alpha Herpes Virus
The Viral Immunology Center at Georgia State University (GSU) is recognized as the national resource facility for research related to the early diagnosis and effective treatment of dangerous viral diseases, most notably B virus (Cercopithecine herpesvirus 1), herpesviridae. Funded by the National Institutes of Health, the Center operates the National B Virus Resource Laboratory aimed at learning more about the deadly alpha herpes virus and preventing its transmission to laboratory workers.

Durable Finishes and Hardware Minimize Downtime, Reduce Maintenance Costs
Balancing the wish list of a facility's operations and maintenance staff against the scope, schedule, and budget of a lab project is a perennial challenge.

Part I
This is the first in a series of three articles about grounding in facilities. This article discusses the meaning of the word grounding and why facility grounding is required. Engineers who are concerned about electrical interference often place great emphasis on grounding as a way to control or limit electrical noise. This desire has resulted in specifications for grounding that are often based on lore and not on good science. Approaches to power distribution and grounding that can help limit interference are discussed in these articles.