Sepideh Sefidvash-Hockley

  • Director of Research Safety and Compliance
Office for Research Protections
Diving
University Isotopes Committee
Institutional Biosafety Committee
Unmanned Aircraft Office
Email: 
sqs7186@psu.edu
Phone Number: 
814-865-0375

Job Responsibilities:

  • Leads research safety compliance programs including the Biosafety Program (IBC), Dual Use Research of Concern and Stem Cell review and compliance, the Isotopes Program (UIC), and the Drone Operations and Dive Safety Programs
  • Directs and oversees the effectiveness of policies related to these programs
  • Collaborates with external and internal stakeholders to ensure the development and maintenance of best practices in research safety compliance programs in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and accreditation standards
  • Oversees external reporting to federal and accrediting agencies, including annual reporting, maintaining federal assurances, permits, and licenses, and managing federal inspection requirements.

Education:

M.B.A. (Finance), University of Arizona, Eller College of Management
B.S., Cell Biology & Physiology, Arizona State University
RSO certification / DOT Hazmat certification – State of Arizona