IN SITU

At its root, the ISL Initiative aims to create in-country capacity where infrastructure may be presently nonexistent or inadequate. ISL Initiative partners will strive to develop and utilize lab equipment, materials, and protocols that remain affordable and accessible without compromising safety or data quality. Our model was conceptualized to function in remote areas, but can be adapted to cities and towns where the need for animal pathogen surveillance may be of equal or greater concern... The In Situ Laboratory Initiative was founded in 2020 as a response to the growing need for small, functional, biosecure, low-cost laboratories in global areas at high risk of disease - a need that became all the more evident in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. It embraces a One Health perspective that includes monitoring biodiversity and ecosystem health utilizing the same laboratory facilities. It seeks to expand access to affordable technologies, promote a decentralized and resilient network..

Also known as: In Situ Labs