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Kelly Symmes

Kelly Symmes

Job title:

Assistant Biosafety Officer

Areas of Service & Support:

Biosafety

BUA

Lab Safety

Role:

Health & Safety

Topics

Biological Safety topic page, Lab Safety topic page

Contact

ksymmes@berkeley.edu

Providing guidance and services to the campus community that promote health, safety, and environmental stewardship.

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Office of Environment, Health & Safety
2111 Bancroft Way, 4th Floor - MC#1150
Berkeley, CA 94720-1150

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