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 & Chief Academic Officer
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.
2024 – 2025 Membership Roster
Chair: Dr. Ambro Van Hoof, Faculty, McGovern Medical School
Vice Chair: Dr. Carolyn Huynh, Faculty, School of Dentistry
Terms Expire August 31, 2025
Dr. Lance Gould, Faculty, McGovern Medical School
Dr. Charles Darkoh, Faculty, School of Public Health
Dr. Akihiko Urayama, Faculty, McGovern Medical School
Dr. Ching Mei "Janet" Feng, Faculty, McGovern Medical School
Terms Expire August 31, 2026
Dr. Ambro Van Hoof, Faculty, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
Dr. Nicholas Beckmann, Faculty, McGovern Medical School
Dr. Carolyn Huynh, Faculty, School of Dentistry
Dr. Ali Azhdarinia, Faculty, McGovern Medical School
Dr. Pamela Wenzel, Faculty, McGovern Medical School
Dr. Alan Prossin, Faculty, McGovern Medical School
Terms Expire August 31, 2027
Dr. Nils Johnson, Faculty, McGovern Medical School
Dr. Christopher Janssen, Center for Laboratory Animal Medicine & Care
Dr. Myron Arnaud, Faculty, School of Nursing
Dr. Otu Inyang, Community Member
Ms. Catherine Vaziri, Student, School of Public Health
Ex Officio Members
Dr. Kevin Morano, Executive Vice President & Chief Academic Officer
Dr. Robert Emery, Vice President for Safety, Health, Environment & Risk Management
Dr. Scott Patlovich, Director, Environmental Health & Safety
Dr. Janet Gutierrez, Manager, Radiation Safety Program, Assistant RSO
Mr. Alan Lucas, Manager, Environmental Protection Program
Dr. Tianliang Gu, Radiation Safety Officer, Memorial Hermann Hospital
