The UC Center for Laboratory Safety

Captain Derek Newcomer is a Commissioned Officer within the US Public Health Service and serves as the Deputy Director for the National Institutes of Health’s Division of Occupational Health and Safety. Derek holds a BS in Environmental and Hazardous Materials Management, an MS in Environmental Management from the University of Findlay, an MS in Occupational Health from the Medical College of Ohio, and a Doctor of Public Health from George Washington University. Captain Newcomer's professional qualifications include Certified Industrial Hygienist and a Certified Safety Professional.