Teacher story by

Natasja Kisters, Vivian van Leeuwen

Maastricht University; Faculty of Health Medicine and Life Sciences; Biosafety Course

“With LabBuddy, we turned Biosafety training into an interactive journey “

The challenge

Given the constraints of time and space, we explored the use of interactive digital simulations as an alternative approach within the biosafety course, enabling students to engage with practical scenarios without the need for physical presence in the laboratory.

The transformation

Using LabBuddy, we developed an interactive module in which two case studies are explored. This approach enables students to engage with complete experimental workflows in a cohesive and structured manner.

The final result

The use of LabBuddy as a replacement for practical training has been well-received by students. One of the key advantages is that it allows students to determine the timing and pace of their learning independently. Moreover, it requires minimal time investment from the teaching staff.