The Biological and Chemical Safety Office promotes a safe work environment and maintains regulatory compliance in support of research, teaching and service endeavors conducted at UT Southwestern Medical Center and its affiliated hospitals. The Biological and Chemical Safety Office has responsibilities in several areas, each with a specific regulatory law framework reflecting a combination of practices involving: policies, action plans, inspections, sample testing, teaching/training, and program documentation. Biological & Chemical Safety regulates all use of infectious substances, pathogens, chemicals. The staff is responsible for all lab inspections and audits in order to ensure safety and compliance in dealing with these hazardous materials. The ordering, safe use, and storage of select agents, controlled substances, and other hazardous substances are supervised by the Biological & Chemical Safety staff. They are also responsible for the safe use of biological materials and chemicals in animal research, ensuring compliance with IACUC guidelines. 

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Patrick Conley
Assistant Director
Environmental Health and Safety
Biological and Chemical Safety Office
214.648.2250
214.645.8346