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Julianne L. Baron, Ph.D., CPH, RBP is an infectious disease microbiologist with specialized expertise in laboratory and biological safety, risk assessments, emergency preparedness and planning, safety training, regulatory compliance, and scientific writing.
She received her Doctor of Philosophy degree from the University of Pittsburgh, Graduate School of Public Health in Infectious Diseases and Microbiology. Dr. Baron then completed the prestigious National Biosafety and Biocontainment Training Program (NBBTP) postdoctoral fellowship at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD.
Dr. Baron started Science and Safety Consulting, LLC to provide professional information to help support her clients in conducting research safely, making educated decisions, and ensuring plan and program compliance.
She has supported research laboratories, including high containment labs and served as Alternate Responsible Official for the CDC’s Federal Select Agent Program. Dr. Baron has developed and provided both general and specialized safety training including: Principles and Practices of Biosafety, Bloodborne Pathogens, Respiratory Protection Standard Awareness, and hands-on respirator use and fit testing, to hundreds of individuals.
She has assisted professional organizations, research institutions, universities, and businesses with scientific and safety projects that include: reviewing training materials and revising Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and safety plans, conducting gap analysis of institutional practices and written procedures, performing experimental decontamination validation, developing OSHA compliant laboratory safety programs, and creating emergency management and pandemic preparedness plans.
Dr. Baron has over 15 years of laboratory research experience and has presented her work at national and international conferences. She has authored and co-authored many peer-reviewed scientific articles and book chapters.
Dr. Baron is Certified in Public Health through the National Board of Public Health Examiners (NBPHE). She is a Registered Biosafety Professional through the American Biological Safety Association (ABSA) International. She has also received an Advanced Safety Certificate through the National Safety Council. Dr. Baron has obtained Professional Certifications in both Biorisk Management and Cyberbiosecurity through the International Federation of Biosafety Associations (IFBA). She is the first U.S. professional to receive their Cyberbiosecurity certification.
