Multimedia
Social
Areas of Expertise
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
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.
