Health

BU biolab gets approval for research on deadliest pathogens

Ronald B. Corley, director of the National Emerging Infectious Diseases lab. David L Ryan/Globe Staff/File 2014

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has approved a Biosafety Level 4 laboratory to operate on Boston University’s medical campus in the South End, according to the Boston Public Health Commission.

Scientists in the National Emerging Infectious Diseases lab would have clearance to study the world’s deadliest pathogens, such as Ebola. The biolab still needs to win approval from the city’s health commission before that research can begin.

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