FIU Safety: Paws and Think Before You Act!Nicole McFarland (Manager @ FIU GFJC)
Safety Shout Out
This month’s Safety Shout Out goes to Dr. Laura Serbus! Dr. Serbus is an Associate Professor in Biological Sciences in the College of Arts, Sciences, & Education (CASE). She also currently serves as the Graduate Program Director for the Department of Biology. Her research focuses on host-microbe interactions on the bacterial level which requires working with hazardous materials, implementing stringent protocols, and keeping a clean and organized research environment to prevent any potential contamination. Dr. Serbus prioritizes safety in her lab space. Her protocols stress the importance of hazard signage, lab safety, safety training, and proper lab techniques. Most importantly, she dedicates time to ensure that individuals working in her lab space are up to speed on lab-specific training by conducting building walk throughs to show them where the emergency exits, safety shower/eyewash stations, fire alarm pull stations, and fire extinguishers are located. Dr. Serbus is always available to answer any questions or concerns pertaining to lab projects and she educates her staff to confidently answer lab operations and compliance questions as well. To learn more about Dr. Laura Serbus and her research lab, visit: https://case.fiu.edu/about/directory/profiles/serbus-laura.html To submit a nomination, click the "Nominate" button below.
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