Research Facilities

Research facilities on the campus of North Carolina Central University are found in the Julius L. Chambers Biomedical/Biotechnology Research Institute (JLC-BBRI), the Biomanufacturing Research Institute and Technology Enterprise (BRITE), and the Mary Townes Science Building.

Additional instructions outlined by each building and Animal Resource Complex (ARC) also must be followed (see below). 

Building Managers

Designated Building/Unit Authority

1. Follow ALL NCCU COVID-19 instructions and policies.
2. BBRI will operate at 100% full capacity.
3. Face coverings are required in laboratories (in accordance with NCCU policy for instructional spaces).
4. Face coverings are required in state-owned vehicles occupied by two or more people.
5. If you are not vaccinated, continue to wear your face covering when in close contact with others regardless of the setting.
6. If you are not fully vaccinated, continue to practice distancing and avoid large groups
7. Face coverings are NOT required for fully vaccinated individuals within non-instructional spaces (offices, cafeteria, etc.) and outdoors.
8. We expect everyone to continue taking appropriate precautions and guidelines set by the university.

All areas will be open in accordance with NCCU COVID-19 policies and procedures for vaccinated and unvaccinated persons. Students must sign in prior to accessing BRITE labs to facilitate contact tracing.

The return to normal implies that the research laboratories are open for access to faculty, staff, and students. All users are subject to guidelines to ensure health and safety of workers, aligned with Protecting the Nest, and state requirements. Each laboratory must continue to use the sign-in/out sheets.