Liquid Nitrogen Safety Courses for Neo and ANA Futura

It is mandatory to attend the Liquid Nitrogen Safety Course to get access to the room with isothermal freezers in ANA Futura or Neo.

The new setup means that you are required to complete two different courses.

First, a basic safety course is held either at Biomedicum, ANA Futura, or Neo. You sign up for the occasion that suits you best. See the dates further down the page.
After completing the basic course, you must attend a local introductory course in person at ANA Futura or Neo. This course is held once a month in connection with the basic course. See the dates further down the page.
Once you have completed both courses, access to ANA Futura or Neo freezer facility will be granted.

Course renewal every fourth year

It is mandatory for the basic safety course to be repeated every fourth year, but they may be repeated more frequently if desired. A reminder will be sent well in advance before the four-year period expires.

For ANA Futura staff: If you completed the refresher course in 2025, this is considered your most recent training occasion.

Course content

General theory on liquid nitrogen and the risks
Practical training on rescue equipment

Theory on the alarm system
Introduction and visit to the ANA Futura or Neo freezer facility

Registration for local introductory course 2026

ANA Futura and Neo staff can register for any introductory course. All sessions include a joint theoretical information, followed by a site visit to the specific freezer facility where you will be working.

Feb 26 | 10.00-11.00 | Venue: Fleming, floor 9, ANA Futura | Registration

March 30 | 10.00-11.00 | lokal: Lipid, floor 5, Neo | Registration opens after Feb 26

April 29 | 10.00-11.00 | lokal: Fleming, floor 9, ANA Futura | Registration opens after March 30

May 29 | 10.00-11.00 | lokal: Lipid, floor 5, Neo | Registration opens after April 29

If the course is fully booked, you can register and get a seat if someone else cancels. Click the register link to sign up for the back-up list.
Each course is limited to 25 participants.