Margitta Dziwenka
About Margitta Dziwenka
Margitta Dziwenka serves as the Director of Preclinical and Companion Animal Services at Nutrasource, where she applies her extensive background in veterinary medicine and preclinical research. She has a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine and has held various roles in research and regulatory compliance over her career.
Work at Nutrasource
Margitta Dziwenka serves as the Director of Preclinical and Companion Animal Services at Nutrasource, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she oversees preclinical research initiatives related to companion animals and ensures compliance with regulatory standards. Her responsibilities include managing research studies and providing scientific guidance for food-related product submissions to regulatory agencies in the United States and Canada. Dziwenka's expertise in laboratory animal medicine and regulatory affairs supports Nutrasource's mission to deliver high-quality research services.
Education and Expertise
Margitta Dziwenka earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine. She is a registered veterinarian and a board-certified toxicologist, which underscores her extensive knowledge in veterinary medicine and toxicology. Dziwenka has a strong background in laboratory animal medicine and preclinical research, equipping her with the skills necessary to design and conduct studies that adhere to Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) standards.
Background
Before joining Nutrasource, Margitta Dziwenka worked at the Alberta Research Council as a Study Director from 2000 to 2010. During her tenure, she guided a Contract Research Organization in achieving AAALAC accreditation and maintaining Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC) approval. Her experience includes managing a CCAC-accredited university facility, where she contributed to the ethical treatment of animals in research settings.
Achievements
Margitta Dziwenka has contributed significantly to the field of veterinary medicine and toxicology. She has written manuscripts based on toxicological studies for publication in peer-reviewed literature. Dziwenka has also played a key role in developing GLP-compliant systems for conducting studies at a Contract Research Organization. Her consulting work includes preparing detailed background dossiers for Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) evaluations and evaluating flavors and fragrances for industry applications.
Regulatory and Consulting Experience
Dziwenka provides scientific advice for the submission of food-related products to regulatory agencies in both the US and Canada. She has extensive experience in the submission of GRAS dossiers and New Dietary Ingredient (NDI) notifications. Additionally, she has over 10 years of experience as a member of Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees, contributing to the oversight and ethical review of animal research.