What are ad hoc Consultants?
AAALAC maintains a world-wide pool of more than 180 ad hoc Consultants who have expertise beyond the realm of traditional laboratory animal species (such as marine, avian or agricultural). Many also have unique discipline competencies, such as applied neuroscience, behavioral science, toxicology, pharmacology or physiology. Ad hoc Consultants accompany Council members on site visits and make recommendations to the Council. These specialists add depth to the site visit team they understand the intricacies of combining research, testing and educational missions with animal well-being.
AAALAC maintains a worldwide pool of more than 200 ad hoc Consultants/Specialists who have expertise beyond the realm of traditional laboratory animal species as well as specific expertise (for example, in aquatics, or agricultural science). Many also have unique discipline competencies, such as applied neuroscience, behavioral science, toxicology, pharmacology or physiology. Ad hoc Consultants/Specialists accompany Council members on site visits and make recommendations to the Council. These specialists add depth to the site visit team. They understand the intricacies of combining research, testing and educational missions with animal well-being.