Laboratory Safety Division
The Laboratory Safety Division and Research Compliance are comprised of a number of specialists from a variety of scientific research and safety backgrounds encompassing chemical safety, biological safety, radiological and laser safety and general laboratory safety.
The team serves as a resource to the UTSA research and teaching community and support faculty, staff and students in navigating research compliance. The Laboratory Safety Division can provide consultations, protocol pre-reviews for research protocols, site and risk assessments, training and lab evaluations.
Meet the Team
Richard Garza
Interim Director of Laboratory Safety and Compliance
Expertise: Hazardous Materials Management Manager
E: Richard.Garza@utsa.edu
Dianna Olukotun
Biosafety Officer
Expertise: IACUC, Research & Safety Committees
E: Dianna.Olukotun@utsa.edu
Natalie Metzger
Chemical Hygiene Officer
Areas of Expertise: Chemical Safety
E: Natalie.Metzger@utsa.edu
Quy Fung, MS
Radiation & Laser Safety Coordinator
Areas of Expertise: Radiation & Laser Safety, Biosafety
E: Quy.Fung@utsa.edu
Alex Santillan, Ph.D.
Chemical Inventory & Safety Coordinator
Expertise: Chemical Safety
E: Alejandro.Santillan@utsa.edu
Laboratory Safety Specialists