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Christopher Martel, MS, this month joined BWH as radiation safety officer and director of Health Physics. In his new role, Martel oversees radiation safety compliance for clinical and research uses of radiation and radioactive materials at BWH.
“I’m looking forward to offering all my professional skills to help BWH maintain radiation safety,” said Martel, who joined BWH from a similar position at Boston University Medical Center. “I am thankful for the opportunity to step into a larger institution, where a lot of new and exciting things are happening.”
Martel succeeds the late Frank Castronovo Jr., PhD, who was well-known and highly regarded for his kind and gentle demeanor during the 20-plus years he served as BWH’s radiation safety officer.
“I knew Dr. Castronovo, and I will work to maintain the exemplary oversight and support the Radiation Safety Program has delivered for decades under his leadership,” said Martel.
He also was an assistant professor at Boston University and previously worked for Duke Engineering Services Inc. and Arthur D. Little Inc. During his career, Martel has written, edited, authored and contributed to many trade journals and books.
He expects to complete a doctorate in Public Health from Boston University in 2011.