Nicole E. Murphy is a Diagnostic Imaging Physicist and Assistant Professor with a robust background in both clinical medical physics and radiation safety leadership. She earned her Master of Science in Medical Physics in 2012 and completed a formal Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) preceptorship through the United States Air Force in 2014–2015. Nicole served as the RSO on a broad-scope radioactive materials license for five years, where she led comprehensive regulatory compliance efforts, oversaw safety protocols, and supported multidisciplinary teams in the safe use of ionizing radiation. Though she recently transitioned out of the formal RSO role, she remains deeply engaged in the institution’s radiation safety infrastructure as Chair of the Radiation Safety Committee and serves as the subject matter expert for radiation safety reviews on the Institutional Review Board (IRB). Her dual expertise in imaging physics and regulatory oversight positions her as a key resource for clinical operations, research compliance, and institutional safety policy.
