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Biological Safety
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. Brian Chadwick, Chairperson Assistant Professor, Department of Biological Science
- Dr. Hank Bass Associate Professor, Department of Biological Science
- Dr. Quing-Xiang Amy Sang Professor, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
- Dr. Richard Hyson Professor, Department of Psychology
- Dr. Jeong-Su Kim, Professor, Department of Nutrition, Food, and Exercise Sciences
- Dr. Choogon Lee Associate Professor, College of Medicine
- Elizabeth S. Southard 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 Food Advisory Committee
- FSU Campus Partners – Special Event Permitting

Richard Le, MPA, Ed.D.
Biological Safety Officer
850-644-5374
Alternate Contacts
Marvin Woods
Assistant Director
850-644-8800
EH&S
Main Office
850-644-6895