CAST Web News | Spring 2026
The Center for Addiction Sciences and Therapeutics (CAST) is pleased to recognize the laboratories of Dr. Alessandro Bonafazi and Dr. Gisela Camacho Hernandez as the Environmental Health and Safety Laboratories of the Quarter for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026.
This honor is typically awarded to a single lab, but this quarter presented an exceptional case. Both teams demonstrated such outstanding leadership, precision, and collaboration that the selection committee unanimously chose to recognize them jointly. Among the ninety‑two research laboratories inspected, these two stood out for their exceptional attention to detail and their proactive engagement before, during, and after the inspection process.
Their commitment extended far beyond meeting basic compliance requirements—they demonstrated a deep dedication to maintaining laboratory environments that uphold all applicable safety statutes, regulations, and directives. Their work reflects the highest standards of research safety and supports CAST’s mission to foster excellence in scientific discovery and community impact.
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Bonafazi, Dr. Camacho Hernandez, and their teams on this well‑deserved recognition.