Institutional Biosafety Committee Current Membership

Biosafety Executive Order

Expertise in DNA technology, biological safety, physical containment facilities and procedures.

  • Perla Ayala
  • Deepali Bhandari
  • Judith Brusslan
  • Christopher Frost

At least one person shall be knowledgable about University commitments and policies, applicable law, standards of professional conduct and practice, community attitudes, and the environment.

  • Christopher  Frost
  • Jason Wang

At least one member shall be from the laboratory technical staff knowledgeable in recombinant DNA.

  • Chris Frost

At least two of the members shall not be affiliated with the University in any way other than by membership to represent the interests of the surrounding community with respect to health and protection of the environment.

  • Neil  T. Hoa (VA Medical Center, Long Beach)
  • Jeff Mellon (Retired Safety Officer)

At least three members shall be probationary or tenured members of the faculty of the University.

  • Perla Ayala
  • Deepali Bhandari
  • Judith Brusslan