Lydia Crystal Cook Mc Anulty, DVM, PhD
About Lydia Crystal Cook Mc Anulty, DVM, PhD
Lydia Crystal Cook Mc Anulty, DVM, PhD, is a Product Development Manager, Clinical at Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC, with a background in veterinary medicine and research. She has extensive experience in clinical science, product development, and communication of scientific findings.
Work at Dechra Pharmaceuticals
Lydia Crystal Cook Mc Anulty currently serves as the Product Development Manager, Clinical at Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to the company for five years in Overland Park, Kansas. In her role, she focuses on enhancing product development processes and ensuring the delivery of effective veterinary medical solutions.
Previous Experience at Aratana Therapeutics Inc.
Prior to her current role, Lydia worked at Aratana Therapeutics Inc. as a Project Manager from 2016 to 2019 for three years in Leawood, Kansas. During her tenure, she managed various projects aimed at advancing veterinary therapeutics. She also served as a Clinical Scientist at the same company from 2014 to 2016, where she contributed to clinical research and product development.
Education and Expertise
Lydia obtained her Bachelor of Science in Animal Sciences from the University of Missouri-Columbia, completing her studies from 2000 to 2004. She then pursued a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree at the same institution, which she earned from 2004 to 2010. Lydia further advanced her education by obtaining a PhD in Veterinary Pathobiology from 2004 to 2014. Her academic background supports her expertise in inflammatory bowel disease, cytokine signaling, and inflammation.
Background in Academia and Clinical Practice
Lydia has experience in academia, having served as a Guest Lecturer at Brown Mackie College for one month in 2011. She also worked as a Research Fellow at the University of Missouri for four months in 2014. Additionally, she practiced as a Relief Veterinarian at Horton Animal Hospital NE from 2012 to 2014, where she applied her veterinary skills in a clinical setting.
Professional Focus and Communication Skills
Lydia possesses strong skills in communicating scientific findings to both the general public and professional academia. Her professional focus is on providing the best medical techniques available to veterinary patients and their owners. She specializes in bridging the gap between clinical scientists and practicing veterinarians, enhancing the delivery of products and services in the veterinary field.