Samira Joussef-Pina, MSc, PhD

Roles and Responsibilities

As the Senior Biosafety Officer and Associate Manager for Biological Safety Programs, Samira leads the Biological Safety team and provides scientific leadership and strategic direction in support of the University's comprehensive biological safety program at all sites including Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC), Morningside Heights (MH), Manhattanville (MHV), Lamont Doherty Earth Observatory (LDEO) and Nevis Campuses, and affiliate organizations. Samira applies expertise in biological safety regulations and best practices to promote regulatory compliance, guides complex biosafety initiatives, and collaborates with multidisciplinary partners across EH&S and the research community to address evolving scientific, technical, and regulatory challenges while advancing the University's research mission.