Radiation Safety Committee
Charge
The committee will:
- Formulate and recommend policy in the use of radioactive materials and other sources of radiation;
- Monitor their use in compliance with the Texas Department of State Health Service's regulations and UTHealth policy;
- Assure compliance with federal regulations; and
- Set standards for radiation safety.
The Committee reports to the Executive Vice President for Research.
Committee Composition
Chair
Designated by the President on recommendation from the Executive Vice President for Research from the membership.
Membership
One faculty representative from the School of Dentistry
Five faculty representatives from the Medical School
One faculty representative from the School of Nursing
One faculty representative from the School of Public Health
One student representative rotated among schools
Others deemed appropriate and appointed by the President
Ex Officio Membership (without vote)
Executive Vice President for Research
Executive Director, Environmental Health and Safety
Manager, Radiation Safety
Manager, Environmental Protection
Radiation Safety Officer, Memorial Hermann Hospital
Term of Membership
Staggered three-year term with one term expiring each year.
2012 – 2013 Membership Roster
Chair: Dr. Andrew Bean, Faculty, Medical School
Vice Chair: Dr. Louis Wagner, Faculty, Medical School
Terms Expire August 31, 2013
Dr. Lance Gould, Faculty, Medical School
Dr. Usha Joseph, Faculty, Medical School
Dr. Joe Hasapes, Faculty, LBJ General Hospital
Dr. Katherine Normand, Faculty, Medical School
Ms. Christine Shiang, Student GSBS
Mr. Jason Edward Matney, Student, GSBS
Terms Expire August 31, 2014
Dr. Zhi-Dong Jiang, Faculty, School of Public Health
Dr. Ambro Van Hoof, Faculty, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
Dr. Louis Wagner, Faculty, Medical School
Dr. Rene Flores, School of Nursing
Terms Expire August 31, 2015
Dr. Andrew Bean, Faculty, Medical School
Dr. Nils Johnson, Faculty, Medical School
Dr. Vanessa Jensen, Animal Care
Dr. Wenjian Zhang, Faculty, School of Dentistry
Ex Officio Members
Dr. George Stancel, Executive Vice President for Academic and Research Affairs
Dr. Robert Emery, Vice President for Safety, Health, Environment & Risk Management
Mr. Bruce Brown, Director, Environmental Health & Safety
Dr. Janet Gutierrez, Manager, Radiation Safety Program, Assistant RSO
Mr. Alan Lucas, Manager, Environmental Protection Program
Dr. Charles Beasley, Radiation Safety Officer, Memorial Hermann Hospital
