The Department of Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics occupies two separate spaces: the Microbiology Building and the Bioscience Research Building.

To ensure that facility maintenance issues are handled appropriately, we have created guidelines to help you respond to different types of facility problems.

Active Physical Danger or Emergencies

Issues that pose imminent danger to physical safety

Examples: Fire, suspicious or threatening individuals, theft, robbery.

How to Report: Go to a safe location and then call 911. Notify your supervisor as safety permits.

Potential Health or Safety Hazards

Issues that present a potential health or safety hazard

Examples: Major water leaks, sparks from electrical outlets or devices, etc.

How to Report: Call Dorothea O'Toole at 301-704-5425 immediately. 

Security and Access

Issues related to building security and access.

Examples: After-hours access to building and/or rooms, problems with door locks, keys, etc

How to Report: Call Dorothea O'Toole at 301-704-5425 immediately. Follow up with an email to Dorothea O'Toole (dotoole@umd.edu) with your UID.

General Maintenance Issues

Facilities issues that do not pose health, safety or security risks.

Examples: Malfunctioning lights, cracked windows, minor heating and/or air conditioning problems, pest control.

How to Report: Call Dorothea O'Toole at 301-704-5425 immediately. Follow up with an email to Dorothea O'Toole (dotoole@umd.edu) with the room number, building and the issue.