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Social

Areas of Expertise

Laboratory Animal Medicine

Veterinary Medicine

Animal Models

Physiology

Accomplishments

Henry and Lois Foster Award for Academic Excellence in Laboratory Animal Medicine

2007

Education

University of Michigan,

M.S.

Molecular, Cellular, Developmental Biology

2005

Michigan State University,

D.V.M.

1995

Central Michigan University

B.S.

Biology and Chemistry

1991

Affiliations

• Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), 2021-present
• Institutional Biosafety Committee, 2021-present
• Transnetyx Scientific Publications Committee, 2018-2020
• Chair, Training Program Directors Group, 2017-2018
• Vice Chair, Training Program Directors Group, 2016-2017
• ACLAM Training Program Oversight Committee, 2010-2013. • International Preterm Birth Collaborative (PREBIC) Immunobiology and Animal Models of Preterm Birth Working Group, 2010-2017
• Board of Directors, Southeastern Chapter of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (SEAALAS), 2012-2014
• Chair, American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) First timers/New Members Subcommittee, 2010-2013
• Chair, Camp ACLAM Committee, 2009-2010
• Camp ACLAM Committee, 2007-2009
• American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), 1995-present
• American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS), 2002- present
• American Society for Laboratory Animal Practitioners (ASLAP), 2006- present
• ACLAM, 2006-present
• Southeastern Chapter of AALAS (SEAALAS), 2006-present. • Academy of Surgical Research (ASR), 2011-2013
• AALAS, Vice President-Elect, 2018-2019
• AALAS, Vice President, 2019-2020
• AALAS, President, 2020-2021
• AALAS, Past-President, 2021-present
• AAALAC-international, 2011-present

Links

• Faculty Profile

Media Appearances

Many voices speaking about animal research: Guest post AALAS Foundation

Speaking of Research  online

2021-08-05

Douglas K. Taylor, DVM, MS, DACLAM, President, American Association for Laboratory Animal Science I have never claimed to be an ideal role model for those seeking clarity in career choices and direction. I am a bit restless by nature and a wandering spirit of sorts; the winding course I followed from veterinary school to my present position as American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) President bear witness to this fact. My journey—at least in view—shows us how life leads us where we truly belong if we take the time to build relationships with people along the way and trust our instincts. Theodore Roosevelt once said that the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard at work worth doing. It took me a while to get here, but I found my way.

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