James Gibson has been named assistant vice chancellor, environment, health and safety. The title change for Gibson, who also serves as the executive director of the UC Center for Laboratory Safety and is an adjunct assistant professor in the Fielding School of Public Health, recognizes the increasingly important role of the Office of Environment, Health, and Safety (EH&S) and its responsibility for the Emergency Management Department.
The UCLA EH&S program has become nationally recognized as a leader in safety programs including in training of investigators and research staff, development of laboratory hazard assessment tools, a comprehensive inspection program and the establishment of laboratory procedure templates. Last year, the department was recognized by the national Campus Safety and Environmental Management Association for its excellence.
