Rebecca Moritz

Biography

Rebecca Moritz is the Biosafety Director, Director of the Office of Research Collaboration and Compliance, Responsible Official (RO), and Institutional Contact for Dual Use Research (ICDUR) at Colorado State University (CSU). In addition, she has an adjunct teaching appointment in CSU’s Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Pathology. Rebecca received her undergraduate degree in Bacteriology and master’s degree in medical microbiology and Immunology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Previously she was the RO for the University of Wisconsin-Madison Select Agent Program as well as the chair of the Dual Use Research of Concern Subcommittee, the ICDUR, and a lead member of the Biosecurity Task Force. She is a Certified Biosafety Professional with the American Biological Safety Association International (ABSA), a former ABSA Councilor, and a past President of ABSA. Additionally, she is a Specialist Microbiologist with the National Registry of Certified Microbiologists. Moritz has conducted research in both private sector and academic laboratories, including in high containment laboratories. She is also one of the co-founders of Tutela Strategies.