Office of Biological Safety Staff

  • Jim Turk

    Jim Turk

    Phone: (608) 263-9013
    Email: Jim Turk

    Biological Safety

    Biological Safety Officer (BSO)

  • James Bedhun

    James Beduhn

    Phone: (608) 890-3452
    Email: James Beduhn

    Biological Safety

    Risk Management Specialist, Sr

    • Biosafety Protocol Review, Laboratory Visits, Risk Assessment

  • Karen Demick

    Karen Demick

    Phone: (608) 263-9026
    Email: Karen Demick

    Biological Safety

    Risk Management Specialist, Sr

    • Biosafety Protocol Review, Laboratory Visits, Risk Assessment

  • Julia Goretsky

    Julia Goretsky

    Phone: (608) 263-2037
    Email: Julia Goretsky

    Biological Safety

    Program Assistant

  • Stephanie Kutz

    Stephanie Kutz

    Phone: (608) 890-3453
    Email: Stephanie Kutz

    Biological Safety

    Risk Management Specialist, Sr

    • Biosafety Protocol Review, Laboratory Visits, Risk Assessment

  • Ann Larson

    Ann Larson

    Phone: (608) 890-3469
    Email: Ann Larson

    Biological Safety

    Risk Management Specialist, Sr.

    • Assist PIs and their lab members with biosafety protocols and any safety issues related to potentially biohazardous materials, including permits, disposal, personal protective equipment (PPE), etc.
    • Issues related to biological toxins and safety of shared-use areas are of particular interest.

  • Rebecca Moritz

    Rebecca Moritz

    Phone: (608) 890-3468
    Email: Rebecca Moritz

    Biological Safety

    Research Compliance Specialist

    • Select Agent Program
    • Containment Facilities

  • Tara Schnell

    Tara Schnell

    Phone: (608) 890-3471
    Email: Tara Schnell

    Biological Safety

    Risk Management Specialist, Sr

    • Biosafety Training, Bio HazMat Shipping Certified 

  • Nancy Schensky

    Nancy Schensky

    Phone: (608) 263-2037
    Email: Nancy Schensky

    Biological Safety

    Office Associate

  • John Wendt

    John Wendt

    Phone: (608) 265-5517
    Email: John Wendt

    Biological Safety

    Risk Management Specialist, Sr

    • Biosafety Protocol Review, Laboratory Visits, Risk Assessment