Primary Programs:

• Training (Biosafety Level 2 (BSL2) and above, Bloodborne Pathogens, Biomedical Waste)
• Recombinant DNA, Etiologic and Select Agent protocol reviews, registration and approval
• Biomedical waste collection, packaging, and disposal
• BSL2 and above laboratory certifications and inspections
• Medical monitoring (vertebrate animal handlers, OSHA HAZWOPER, and respirator users)

Other Programs:

• Food event approvals
• Red Cross training: (Adult CPR/AED, Child and Infant CPR/AED, Standard First Aid & Safety)
• Public health and other miscellaneous sanitation issues

Oversight Committee: Biological Safety Committee

• Dr. Hank Bass, Chairperson, Associate Professor, Department of Biological Science
• Dr. Aswanth Francis, Faculty Member, Department of Biological Science
• Dr. Quing-Xiang Amy Sang Professor, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
• Dr. Adam K. Dewan, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology
• Dr. Jeong-Su Kim, Professor, Department of Nutrition, Food, and Exercise Sciences
• Dr. Choogon Lee, Associate Professor, College of Medicine
• Glenn Ladwig, University Legal Counsel, Office of the Vice President for Research
• Dr. Richard Le, University Biological Safety Officer
• Community Representatives (2)
• Gan Preamplume
• Michael Edgar

Committee Service:

• FSU Animal Control and Use Committee
• FSU AED Oversight Committee
• University Health Services Risk Management Committee

Richard Le, MPA, Ed.D.
Biological Safety Officer
850-644-5374

Jean Jacques, MPH
Assistant Biological Safety Officer
850-644-0818

Alternate Contacts

Marvin Woods
Associate Director
850-644-8800

EH&S
Main Office
850-644-6895