Melanee Clark
About Melanee Clark
Melanee Clark serves as the Associate Director for Comparative Medicine at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, a position she has held since 2018. With over 20 years of experience in directing laboratory animal programs, she possesses expertise in personnel management, regulatory compliance, and facility design.
Work at Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation
Melanee Clark has served as the Associate Director for Comparative Medicine at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation since 2018. In this role, she oversees the laboratory animal program, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and promoting best practices in animal care and research. Her leadership contributes to the foundation's commitment to ethical research practices.
Education and Expertise
Melanee Clark earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Biology from Regents College. With over 20 years of experience in directing laboratory animal programs, she possesses extensive knowledge in personnel management and development within animal research settings. Her educational background supports her expertise in regulatory compliance, including APHIS, OLAW, FDA, and IACUC.
Background in Animal Research Management
Before her current position, Melanee Clark held several significant roles in animal research management. She worked as the Training Coordinator at the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 1996 to 2000. Following that, she served as the Director of Animal Research at The University of South Dakota from 2000 to 2010. Additionally, she was the Manager of the Animal Resource Center at Montana State University-Bozeman from 1984 to 1996.
Achievements in Accreditation and Compliance
Throughout her career, Melanee Clark has achieved initial and continued AAALAC accreditation for animal research programs. Her work has focused on ensuring that research facilities meet high standards of animal care and welfare, demonstrating her commitment to regulatory compliance and ethical research practices.
Facility Design and Construction Experience
Melanee Clark has experience in facility design and construction for animal research programs. Her background includes overseeing the development of research facilities that comply with regulatory standards, ensuring that they are equipped to support high-quality animal research.