About & FAQ
Learn about BioCurious — our mission, community, and frequently asked questions.
Mission
We believe that innovations in biology should be accessible, affordable, and open to everyone. We’re building a community biology lab for amateurs, inventors, entrepreneurs, and anyone who wants to experiment and learn.
BioCurious is a Biosafety Level 1 (BSL-1) lab — equivalent to a high school biology classroom — open to people from all backgrounds.
All our meetings, events, and projects are organized with Meetup. Sign up at meetup.com/biocurious to stay informed.
Yes! You must first become a member, submit your project for safety committee review, and pass the safety test. BioCurious is a Biosafety Level 1 (BSL-1) lab.
People from many backgrounds — from those who last took biology in high school to professional scientists, artists, and social scientists. Anyone is welcome to join community projects for free. Lab work requires membership.
A Citizen Scientist is an amateur or non-professional scientist participating in scientific research, creating open dialogue between professional research and the general public.
Email info@biocurious.org and we can schedule a time to show you around. For events or community projects, join our Meetup Group.
Sign up online through our Membership page. We ask that members fill out a membership agreement and pay dues. After signing up, you must pass the safety test before entering the lab.
All members under 18 must enroll through a Family Membership. A parent or guardian must accompany and supervise minors at all times. Both must pass safety certification, and all projects require safety committee approval.
Our lab functions at Biosafety Level 1 (BSL-1), equivalent to a high school biology lab. All members undergo safety orientation and must pass a safety test before using the lab.
If you are over 18 and interested in volunteering, contact info@biocurious.org with information about yourself and how you would like to help.