UCLA professor of radiological sciences Michael McNitt-Gray has agreed to serve as the new assistant vice chancellor for radiation safety, Ann Karagozian, interim vice chancellor for research, announced Feb. 24.
McNitt-Gray brings a wealth of experience and distinguished service to the assistant vice chancellor position. From 2002 to 2004, he served as the graduate faculty adviser for the UCLA Department of Biomedical Physics. His research investigates x-ray-computed tomography imaging with the long-term goal of creating methods to accurately estimate radiation doses to patients being scanned.
The announcement comes after professor Bill McBride stepped down after serving in this role for many years. Under McBride, the campus adopted a more streamlined approach to radiation safety oversight, strengthening existing committees and improving processes which ensure the safe use of radiation in research and in clinical and academic setting.
UCLA consists of diverse campus units that utilize radioactive material in clinical, research and academic settings. All radioactive material and radiation-producing machine use at UCLA is strictly controlled, in accordance with federal and state regulations, radiation usage guidelines, and campus policies and procedures.