Danny Goovaerts, DVM, MS: Dr. Goovaerts has decades of experience in vaccine R&D for both agriculture and companion animals. His career has included roles in R&D management, regulatory affairs, pathology, production, animal services and veterinary care. Dr. Goovaerts was Director of R&D at Intervet (Merck) prior to starting his own consulting firm. As a consultant he is involved with companies located all over the world providing insight on a range of animal health topics from manufacturing facility design to R&D strategy for veterinary vaccines. As a valued Scientific Advisor to SiVEC Biotechnologies, Dr. Goovaerts provides expertise on the poultry biologics market, regulatory considerations for different countries, scientific research approach, business strategy, and more. 

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John Wyckoff, PhD: Dr. Wyckoff is an Immuologist with over 33 years' scientific research experience in both academia and industry. Having served in a director/manager position for veterinary vaccine R&D for three of the largest global animal health companies, Dr. Wyckoff has a deep understanding of diverse animal health markets and company interests. As the current Director of BioMARC, a contract development and manufacturing organization for biologics, Dr. Wyckoff is aware of many manufacturing and regulatory considerations that are important to SiVEC's commercialization efforts. In his role as a Scientific Advisor to SiVEC Biotechnologies, Dr. Wyckoff is a wonderful resource for many topics, including study design, licensing requirements, global animal health product markets, and partnering opportunities.