Melissa James, MPS, RBP

Melissa is the Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3) Facility Manager for Yale University, where she oversees compliance, administers biosafety and biosecurity training, and manages documentation. She has supervised high containment facilities for several years, particularly focusing on compliance with the Federal Select Agent Program as an ARO. Melissa has a biology degree from Allegheny College and a master’s degree in Homeland Security with a focus in Public Health Preparedness for Disasters and Bioterrorism from Penn State University. She holds a Registered Biosafety Professional (RBP) credential from ABSA International and is a member of the BSAT Community Advocate Committee.