Hsiang Ming Wang
About Hsiang Ming Wang
Hsiang Ming Wang is the Director of Environmental Health & Safety at Texas Biomedical Research Institute and an ABSA International Council Member. He has extensive experience in biosafety and research administration, holding previous positions at The University of Chicago and The Ohio State University.
Work at Texas Biomedical Research Institute
Hsiang Ming Wang serves as the Director of Environmental Health & Safety at Texas Biomedical Research Institute. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the institute's commitment to safety and health standards in research environments. His role involves overseeing safety protocols and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. The institute is located in San Antonio, Texas, where he works on-site.
Current Roles and Memberships
In addition to his position at Texas Biomedical Research Institute, Hsiang Ming Wang is an ABSA International Council Member at ABSA International, a role he has held since 2022. He also works as a Biosafety Consultant for Clinical Biosafety Services, a position he has maintained since 2018. His diverse roles reflect his expertise in biosafety and environmental health.
Previous Experience in Biosafety and Research Safety
Hsiang Ming Wang has extensive experience in biosafety and research safety. He worked at The University of Chicago as a Senior Biosafety Officer and Assistant Director of the Office of Research Safety from 2014 to 2020. Prior to that, he held several positions at The Ohio State University Medical Center, including BSL3 Operations Manager and Research Administrator/CMIB Operations Manager. His background includes managing high containment laboratory operations.
Education and Expertise
Hsiang Ming Wang holds a Ph.D. in Molecular and Cellular Biology from the University of Vermont, where he studied from 1999 to 2005. He also earned an MBA in Business Administration, Management, and Operations from The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business between 2007 and 2010. His educational background supports his skills in supply chain and operations management, essential for laboratory administration.
Skills and Specializations
Hsiang Ming Wang possesses specialized skills in PPE/SOP planning and training, crucial for laboratory safety. He has expertise in transgenic and knockout mice, which involves advanced genetic engineering techniques. Additionally, he is a Microsoft certified professional, indicating proficiency in Microsoft technologies. His strong background in high containment laboratory operations further emphasizes his qualifications in the field.