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Enhancing Ohio’s Food Safety and SecurityThe Plant and Animal Agrosecurity Research (PAAR) Facility is a state-of-the-art biocontainment building designed to support critical research on infectious diseases that threaten both plant and animal health. As mandated by federal law, PAAR enables work with high-risk organisms classified under Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3 and BSL-3 Ag)—pathogens that could cause serious harm to agriculture and the economy if released. A Unique Asset in Ohio and the NationPAAR is the only facility in Ohio and one of only a handful in the United States with a dual mission to conduct both plant and animal research at the BSL-3 and BSL-3 Ag levels. While there are several other U.S. facilities that are designated for BSL-3 Ag animal research, PAAR stands out for its integrated approach. Although The Ohio State University operates BSL-3 labs on its Columbus campus, PAAR is the first BSL-3 facility on the CFAES Wooster campus and the university’s first BSL-3 Ag facility. Driving Innovation in Agricultural ResearchPAAR strengthens the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences’ (CFAES) internationally recognized research programs in infectious diseases. It plays a vital role in protecting Ohio’s $90+ billion agricultural industry—the state’s largest economic sector—by enabling:
The facility also enhances the ability of The Ohio State University to attract top-tier faculty, competitive research grants, and industry partnerships. PAAR Features
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