Reporting a Biosafety Concern

Biosafety Incident

If you have been involved in a biosafety incident (spill, accident, potential exposure):

Biosafety Concern

If you suspect the misuse or unsafe use of biohazardous materials or noncompliance with an approved protocol, University policies, or local, state, or federal regulations, please contact the University Biosafety Officer or IBC Chair immediately. The contact can be made by telephone, fax, in person, or in writing to the individuals listed below, who must convey the information to the named individual for investigation. Individuals making the report do not have to identify themselves, unless they wish to do so. Colorado State University protects the rights of whistleblowers.

Rebecca Mortiz

University Biosafety Officer
(970) 491-8268 
Email Rebecca

Dr. Chaoping Chen

IBC Chair
(970) 491-0726 
Email Dr. Chaoping

Christine M. Johnson

IBC/IRE Manager
(970) 491-8690 
Email Christine

You may also email [email protected] with concerns. 

Biosafety concerns can be reported anonymously through the CSU Compliance Reporting Hotline