Novartis Institutes for Biomedical Research Inc.
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Now in her second decade of work in the pre-clinical research field, CeCe has held many roles, from husbandry through administration. She began her research journey working in the nutrition laboratory of the Smithsonian’s National Zoological Park assisting with research on the metabolism of the Mojave Desert Tortoise (Gopherus agassizii). CeCe first became involved with IACUC administration during a position with a start-up biotech company and quickly developed a passion for animal welfare and regulatory compliance. Her current role is Associate Director & Head, Animal Welfare Compliance at Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research in Cambridge, MA, where she is also the IACUC Chair and leads various global animal welfare initiatives. She has received a B.S. in Animal Science from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, a M.A. in Psychology from Lesley University, a M.S. in Bioethics from Columbia University, and is in progress to a Doctor of Bioethics degree from Loyola University Chicago. CeCe is also a Certified Professional IACUC Administrator, and enjoys mentoring those new to the field.
A17 - New and Evolving Considerations for Disaster Planning
Monday, December 12, 2022
11:45 AM – 12:45 PM ET
E19 - Incentives and Strategies to Encourage Robust Committee Member Engagement
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM ET