Expertise of members

Important notice

The list of members of the Association of Veterinary Consultants provides also information on the areas of expertise of each member. There may also be other fields in which they have a certain degree of expert knowledge. However, only those areas are listed in which full expertise and service in the broadest sense can be guaranteed, both technical and organisational.

AVC Board members

Name

Address

State

Contact

Dr Ishimbaeva, Rimma
(President)
989 bis Route de Notre Dame Cidex 49
06330 Roquefort-les-Pins, France
FR

Regulatory Affairs. Veterinary medicines, veterinary devices and feed additives regulations, GMP audit, Pharmacovigilance, registration / marketing authorisation, variations, renewal for EMEA zone, Russia & EAEU. Member of the EFSA Stakeholders bureau.
Dr Dobson, Howard
(Senior Vice-president)
Imaging Research Consultant
6024 6th Line East
N08 18D Ariss Ontario, Canada
CA

Consulting in resarch imaging - all species and all modalities, animal welfare regulations Canada and US
Dr Piskorikova, Miroslava
(Junior Vice-President)
Pen & Tec Consulting SLU (Argenta Barcelona)
OneCoWork, Portal del Angel 40
08002 Barcelona, Spain
ES

Regulatory Affairs, EU Regulatory Affairs, EFSA guidelines, strategy, feed & feed additives registration, technical writing, novel food registration, nutrition and health claims, training events and conference presentations
Dr Schwer, Heidi
(Treasurer)
Vetmedico BV
Gaubergstraat 4
1570 Vollezele, Belgium
BE

EU Drug Registration,new Marketing Authorisation Application dossiers - Variations - dossier preparation & submission - safety & efficacy Good distribution practices - Responsible Person GDP Pharmacovigilance: EU-QPPV - LCP (Local Contact Person for Pharmacovigilance) - PV Audits - PSURs - PSMF - post-marketing surveillance
Dr McCartney, Elinor
(Secretary (interim))
Avinguda Tossa d’Alp, 14, Flat 4
17358 ALP, Spain
ES

Regulatory affairs, EU regulations & EFSA guidelines, strategy, food & feed additive registration, technical writing, novel food registration, nutrition & health claims, training, event chairing & conference presentations.
Dr Brunier, Eric
(Auditor)
Clintervet Conseil
146, route de Tizac
33420 Moulon, France
FR

Consultant in field clinical studies (GCP) Documentary auditor in Assurance Quality in GCP studies Scientific writing, communication and training provider.


Member list (ordered by lastname)

Name

Address

State

Contact

Dr Abad, Miguel
Lancia 25. 4 D
24004 Leon, Spain
ES

International consultancy in Animal Health, specialized in Regulatory Affairs; veterinary medicines, feed additives and nutritional products post-approval regulatory compliance, Employee mentor and coach; Public speaker and conference presentations; Scientific board member and business development
Dr. med. vet. Agostini, Alessandro
G.A.B.A. s.r.l.
Viale dell’Oceano Atlantico, 10
00144 Roma, Italy
IT

Registration, IT, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Trials, Safety
Dr Beuvry, Vincent
ORKEO Pharmacetical Development Immeuble Atlas
310 Rue de Vallon
06590 Sophia-Antipolis, France
FR

Veterinary Pharmaceutical Development
Dr BOULBRIA, Gwenaël
Rezoolution
PA de Gohélève, Rue Joseph et Etienne Montgolfier
56920 Noyal-Pontivy, France
FR

Clinical trials - Porcine Health Management - Epidemiology and biostatistics - Safety & Efficacy trials - Good Clincal Practices (GCPs) - EU Drug Registration - Marketing Authorisation Application files.
Dr Brugnara, Enrique
Synergy Animal Research
Rua Costa Rica, 45
29103-028 Vila Velha, Brazil
BR

Veterinarian, MSc, and MBA in Project Management, founder and CEO of Synergy Animal Research. I lead a team dedicated to conducting veterinary clinical studies at the highest levels of quality. My experience encompasses the management of R&D projects, from planning to delivering results, with a continuous commitment to excellence at every stage of the process.
Dr Capari, Balazs
Kapriol Bt.
Vak Bottyán St. 1.
8330 Sümeg, Hungary
HU

Clinical field trials, Parasitology, Palatability and Feed additives
Dr Cardillo, Natalia M.
Alianza
Paraguay 685- Dpto. 102. C.P.
1706 Buenos Aires, Argentina
AR

Veterinary Clinical Trials of veterinary medicines and biologicals in target animal species, according to quality assurance and regulatory requirements of the country of registration (Eg.VICH/EMA/LATAM agencies), under GCP/GLP. Scientific study design and protocolization, clinical development, monitoring, data management, statistical analysis, dossiers scientific expert reports and regulatory support. Proof of concept, pilot, control and multicentric regulatory studies on Efficacy and Safety; PK/PD; bioequivalence; residues clinical trials.
Dr Chick, Bruce
Bruce Chick Consulting
Burgess Street
PO Box 865 Armidale, NSW, Australia
AU

Specialist interest in pathobiology and in particular parasitic diseases of production animals. Strategic advice on design and conduct of clinical studies, particularly for conduct in Australia or New Zealand
Professor Cook, Alasdair
1 Pondwicks Close
AL1 1DG St. Albans, United Kingdom
GB

Consultancy in animal helath with specialisation: 1) in edpiemiology, veterinary public health & One Heatlh Issuses, 2) Digital Innovation & transformation in Animal Health
Dr Cooper, Paul
Assentra Ltd
46-54 High Street
Ingatestone, Essex, United Kingdom
GB

Veterinary Medicines & Biologicals Regulatory Affairs, Regulatory Intelligence, Expert Reports (Efficacy, Safety), Pharmacovigilance, Technical Support and Training.
Dr Deckers, Nynke
Regivet BV
Broekstraat 4c
5688 JW Oirschot, Netherlands
NL

Regulatory Affairs (EU), Strategic regulatory advice, Regulatory support, Dossier writing and submission, Expert reports, Product Development (pharmaceuticals), Pharmaceutical analyses, Formulation development, Analytical method development/validation, QC testing, Stability testing, Microbiological testing, VICH-GCP studies, Outsourcing and management of GLP studies.
Dr Dedet, Vincent
AUZALIDE SANTÉ ANIMALE
La Chouanniere, Le Cannee
35380 Paimpont, France
FR

Scientific outreach and bibliographic awareness in veterinary public health, copywriting and editing scientific and commercial publications
Dr Dick, Paul
Paul Dick & Associates Ltd
3-304 Stone Road West, Suite 171
N1G 4W4 Guelph, Ontario, Canada
CA

Regulatory affairs related to Health Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Dr Fisher, Maggie
Ridgeway Research Ltd
Park Farm Buildings Park Lane
GL15 6QX St Briavels, United Kingdom
GB

Preclinical and Clinical Studies: data management, statistics, QA, Veterinary medicines, feed additives, diagnostics and biological products. Project management, safety and efficacy studies incl. data management & statistics, for Veterinary Medicinal Products, Feed Additives, diagnostics and other biological and biotechnical products incl. novel therapies. Studies to VICH GCP or GLP. Expert reports or DACS. Scientific writing.
Dr Fuku, Eiji (Eddie)
ALVIS Inc.
2-21 Ichigaya-Nakanocho Shinjyuku-ku
162-0064 Shinjyuku-ku Tokyo, Japan
JP

Regulatory consulting : AH registration, Feed additive designation, Veterinary medical device, In vitro diagnostics and Pet food labelling in Japan
Dr Garcia Aranda, Oscar
Paseo de la Gran Vía, primero Izda.
50.006 Zaragoza, Spain
ES

Marketing, Licence/Distribution Agreements, Interim Management. Areas: Feed Additives, Animal Production, Animal Health
Dr Hellmann, Klaus
Argenta
Chief Veterinary Officer c/o Klifovet GmbH, Geyerspergerstrasse 27
80689 München, Germany
DE

European and global animal health product development incl. all aspects: Project management, regulatory affairs, safety and efficacy studies incl. data management & statistics, Electronic Data Capture, quality assurance for Veterinary Medicinal Products, Feed Additives and other biological and biotechnical products incl. novel therapies. Import, release of VMPs EU GMP compliant. Studies to VICH GCP or GLP. All activities in a quality management system certified to ISO 9001.
dr Hemprich, Michael
Collegienstrasse 4
06886 Lutherstadt Wittenberg, Germany
DE

Veterinary Surgeon, DVM, graduated from University of Giessen Dr.med.vet. degree from Ludwig Maximilians University Munich over 20 years work experience in various Animal Health Companies in the area of Regulatory Affairs, R&D, Business Development etc Since Nov 2024 self employed as Advisor/Consultant to the Animal Health Industry
Dr Hernandez-Sanabria, Emma
Haarlemmerweg
1014BL Amsterdam, Netherlands
NL

Gut microbiome, In vitro gut microbial environment models, gut health, microbial genomics, livestock microbiomes
Dr Hewitt, Andrew
knoell Animal Health Ltd. Bank Burn How Mill
CA8 9JY Brampton, United Kingdom
GB

Global animal health product development: Pharmaceuticals, lmmunologicals and other biologicals, novel therapies, feed additives, borderline for all species. Work with CRO for pre-clinical and clinical studies to VICH GCP or GLP. Dossier writing Expert Reports (Efficacy, Safety including ERA and USRA). Regulatory strategy (particularly Europe. USA, Canada). Product licensing applications and all post­marketing procedures.
Dr Holm, Anja E. H.
Central VetPharma Consultancy
Hauchsvej 7
4180 Soroe, Denmark
DK

Veterinary Drug Registration, EMA procedures, Oral Hearings, Referrals, MUMS, dossier content and List of Questions. VICH global development. DACS, safety & efficacy
Dr Hüttinger, Cornelia
Klifovet GmbH
Geyerspergerstraße 27
80689 München, Germany
DE

Heading the Regulatory Affairs Department, consulting start ups, mid size as well as large companies. Strategic regulatory advice for pharmaceuticals, biologicals, vaccines, feeds and borderline products. Gap analysis and marketing authorisation dossier work, post authorisation services.
Dr Jelescu, Giorgiana
QNORM
115 DRUMUL TABEREI
06830 BUCHAREST, Romania
RO

I am a veterinary doctor specialised in regulatory affairs food and feed. I have spent the last 20 years working in the regulatory compliance domain. I have worked in retail and consultancy and since June 2023, I have founded my own consultancy company, covering regulatory compliance services for Romania and many other markets around the world.
dr Jorge, Cristina
CMJ Consultoria & Assessoria
Rua Tiradentes, 446
13023-190 Campinas, SP, Brazil
BR

Veterinarian with over 20 years experience in various animal health industries. Consultant in Regulatory Affairs in Brazil (MAPA regulations) towards Animal Health, experienced in registrations, renewals and variations, with emphasis on pharmaceutical products. Strategy, viability evaluation, risk assessment, technical writing, dossier evaluation and preparation, compliance and gap analysis.
Dr Kiriukhina, Nina
VETREGISTER CONSULT LLC.
2/6, Sevani str., ap. 44
2202 Abovyan, Armenia
AM

Regulatory advice (including in-house & written) on the circulation of veterinary drugs, and vaccines, feed additives in the Russian Federation and the EEU. Strategic advice on registration, preclinical and clinical studies, GMP inspections (the legislation of the RF and the EEU)
Dr Liège, Philippe
ANISTEME Biosciences
Saint-Christol
34400 Entre-Vignes, France
FR

Veterinary medicines registration, Part III/IV expert reports, efficacy, tolerance, safety, residue and pharmacokinetic studies, statistical analyses, PK/PD modelling, GCP (VICH) clinical trials.
Dr Lloyd-Evans, Meredith
BIOBRIDGE Ltd.
3 St. Peter’s Street
CB22 4RP Duxford, United Kingdom
GB

Regulatory affairs for animal-derived biomaterials; business-to-business links for strategic collaborations, product-finding and in/out-licencing in Europe to China, USA, Japan; advising on opportunities from biotechnology, circular bioeconomy (wastes-to-products) and therapeutic products from marine bioresources
Dr Lucian Gheorghe, Lup
LUP LUCIAN-GHEORGHE - MEDIC VETERINAR
Str. Tudor Vladimirescu, bl. 12, sc. B, ap. 4. Mun ,
503200 Fagaras Jud. Brasov,, Romania
RO

Clinical trials, swine expertise
Dr McGruder, Edward
McGruder Consulting
2405 Panorama Court
76016 Arlington, United States
US

Edward D. McGruder, D.V.M., Ph.D. is a visionary leader in the animal health industry, with three decades of expertise in driving innovation from conceptualization to commercialization. With a distinguished career that includes senior executive roles at Argenta Group and Elanco Animal Health, Dr. McGruder has successfully led global teams, enhanced operational efficiency, and accelerated growth through the development and integration of disruptive technologies. His strategic initiatives have consistently resulted in significant revenue growth, expanded product pipelines, and groundbreaking partnerships, all while maintaining a focus on advancing animal health through cutting-edge solutions. Dr. McGruder’s favorite pastime is spending time with his family…his wife Patricia and his 2 sons, Donovan and Chandler.
Dr Morillo Alujas, Alberto
Tests & Trials S.L.
Paseo San Juan Bosco, 13, entresuelo
22400 Monzón (Huesca), Spain
ES

CRO, clinical trials, nutritional trials, statistical studies, swine expertise, animal nutrition
Dr O'Rourke, Declan
Ortec PV Consultancy Ireland
5, Cuala Road Bray
A98 Y2H5 Co Wicklow, Ireland
IE

Pharmacovigilance
Professor Peters, Andrew
Arpexas Ltd
Roundstonefoot House Moffat
DG10 9LG Dumfriesshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
GB

Scientific Support for new Product Development, Specialist in Vaccines and Endocrines, Knowledge Transfer
Pinero, Carlos
PigCHAMP Pro Europa
Calle Santa Catalina, 10
40003 Segovia, Spain
ES

Veterinary Clinical Sciences
Dr Pobel, Thierry
C/.Los Betetas, 12 - 4° D
42002 Soria, Spain
ES

Veterinary Clinical Sciences - Clinical Trials, Veterinary Medicines R&D, Veterinary Medicines Registration, Biostatistics
Dr Pott, Malcolm
CADPORT CONSULTANTS
14 Cadogan Close Holyport, Maidenhead
SL6 2JS Berks, United Kingdom
GB

Veterinary Medicines Registration, Veterinary Clinical Sciences: Clinical trials and laboratory investigations, Veterinary Medicines R&D
Dr Revolledo, Liliana
Jose Alvares Maciel 817
05539-080 Sao Paulo, Brazil
BR

Regulatory affairs, LATAM regulations, animal health products (pharmaceuticals and biological products), animal feed registration, scientific support for animal health and feed in LATAM.
Dr Richez, Pascal
TransPharm
42 chemin des Olivettes
34160 Saint Genies des Mourgues, France
FR

Study design and management for Veterinary Medicines/Feed Additive Registration Mathematical models in Toxicology, Pharmacodynamics and Pharmacokinetics (PK/PD), Benefit/Risk Assessment (Target Animals, Consumers, Users, Environment)
Dr Rowan, Tim
Rowdix Ltd.
Folly Hall
YO62 4LW Cawton, York, United Kingdom
GB

Strategic advice on veterinary product development, and related business development opportunities. Design and oversight of preclinical and clinical programmes including novel therapies. Specialist interest in pharmaceuticals including pharmacology, efficacy and safety, and in animal welfare, 3Rs and ethics.
Dr Roy, Olivier
CEBIPHAR
1 rue de la Bodinière
37230 Fondettes, France
FR

Veterinary Medicines R&D, Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Veterinary Medicines Registration, GCP clinical field trials, GLP experimental studies
Dr Sarasola, Patxi
Komentutxiki 28
20280 Hondarriba (Gipuzkoa), Spain
ES

European Clinical Trials in companion animals and livestock: proof-of concept, pilot and pivotal (VICH-GCP) studies. Clinical development, monitoring, data management (EDC), quality assurance, statistics and regulatory affairs
Dr Scherkl, Rudolf
Atillastrasse 150
12105 Berlin, Germany
DE

“Independent Expert for Pharmacology and Toxicology, Medical Writing, Dossiers and Study designs, Veterinary Drug Registration, Pharmacovigiilance (QPPV). AVC representative in EC/EFSA Bee Health Meetings
Dr Schmidt, Holger
BioMedVet Research GmbH
Suedkampen 31
29664 Walsrode, Germany
DE

Safety and Efficacy trials according to GLP/VICH-GCP for veterinary medicinal products, biologicals, feed additives (own GLP compliant testing facility), pharmacology / toxicology
Dr Shamsudeen, Shehu
Ambuvets Konsult Ltd
Independent Way
+234 Kaduna, Nigeria
NG

I am a Veterinarian with Post Graduate Qualifications in Veterinary Public health and Preventive Medicine. I run a food animal practice, a veterinary consulting firm working with government,private scetor and NGOs to promote sustainable public-private initiatives in animal health care in Africa. I am also a consultant to the Food ans Agriculture Organization of the United Nations supporting a program aimed at improving access to livestock health services amongst smallholder farmers in Africa.
dr sierra, pascale
PARSCIVET
14 RUE DE BRETAGNE
68700 CERNAY, France
FR

Pre-Clinical and Clinical Research. Regulatory affairs (EU). Expert reports and DACS (safety - efficacy). Planning, supervisision, monitoring, reporting for GLP or GCP studies. Scientific writing.
dr Simmons, Kimberly
Simmons Consulting Group LLC
14855 Harvest Glen Boulevard South
46037 Fishers, United States
US

Dr. Kimberly Cunningham Simmons has a 20+ year career in Animal Health, starting as a veterinarian and graduate of the Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine. She has been a companion animal practitioner in private and corporate veterinary practice, before moving to the Animal Health pharmaceutical industry. She joined Novartis Animal Health as a Professional Services Veterinarian for the companion animal commercial business, eventually moving into the area of Regulatory Affairs. With Novartis, Kimberly had the honor of working and living in Europe, having leadership/global roles in the United Kingdom, and Switzerland. Based on her love of working in and with diverse cultures around the world, Kimberly has been in several global leadership roles for many major Animal Health companies, including Merial Animal Health, IDEXX Laboratories, Inc., and most recently as VP Global Regulatory Affairs with Elanco Animal Health. In 2020, Kimberly started her own Regulatory Affairs consulting business, Simmons Consulting Group, LLC supporting the Animal Health and Pharma industries on regulatory strategy, innovation, product stewardship, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives. She is also Director of Regulatory Affairs with Clinglobal and an AVMA/AAVMC Advisory Group member for the Commission for a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Veterinary Profession. Kimberly currently resides in Indiana with her husband, twin teenagers and a host of family pets, including an English Springer Spaniel, an American Shorthair, a guinea pig, and a turtle.
Dr Soni-Gupta, Jyoti
41 Milltown Gate
Blessington, Co. Wicklow, Ireland
IE

Veterinary Clinical Trials (VICH-GCP), Veterinary Drug R&D, Veterinary Drug Registration, Technical/Medical Writing and Pharmacovigilance
dr Sopeju, Adebayo
EMMSAR Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Services
4, Segun Falana Layout,
234 Ibadan, Nigeria
NG

I am a veterinarian, implementation scientist and project manager, managing funded projects in animal health, production and management in Nigeria. I have my Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) and Master of Science in Virology from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. Currently, I consult for both local organisations and international organisations in projects related to animal health, production and management.
Dr Spanoudes, Kyriakos
VET EX MACHINA LTD
13 ERECTHEION STREET
2121 AGLANTZIA, NICOSIA, Cyprus
CY

Medical devices, field trials, Auditing
Dr Stahl, Petra
Hasenberg 2b
21698 Brest, Germany
DE

Dr Tasker, John
Independent Veterinary Consultant
14 Melrose Road, West Mersea,
CO5 8JB Colchester, United Kingdom
GB

Clinical trials, Veterinary drug R&D, Veterinary drug registration, Pharmacovigilance, Scientific writing, Marketing and technical support
Dr Tice, George
EPPA
Ballyfree West
A67 AV97 Wicklow, Ireland
IE

Scientific , Policy and Regulatory consultant, scientific writing, sustainability strategy for animal health and nutrition products, regulatory affairs, particularly regulatory and policy due diligence for M and A. Senior Advisor for or EPPA (European Public Policy Advisors) , comitology and cross cutting legislative issues that affect animal health, nutrition and livestock production.
Dr Tolkamp, Antoinette
Vet Online Consultancy
Grosse Strasse 12
47559 Kranenburg, Germany
DE

RA and PV external consultant
Dr Ujimasa, Yuki
AHRMS, Inc.
3-10-9 Oyamadai,
158-0086 Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, Japan
JP

Regulatory consulting : registration of animal medicines, veterinary medical devices, in vitro diagnostic kits and feed addtives in Japan Regulatory affairs: Member of VICH Pharmacovigilance Expert Working Group and Electric File Transfer EWG Designated Marketing Authorization Holder (D-MAH) for Foreign AH manufacturers, Market Research, Strategic Planning, and Lecturer & Writer
Dr Vandaele (retired), Bill
BILLSUPPORT
rue G. Charlier 11.32
7500 Tournai, Belgium
BE

Previous expertise in EU regulatory affairs vet.medicines and feed additives Many thanks to Dr Bill Vandaele for attending EFSA Bee Health Meetings as the selected AVC Bee Expert until October 2019, & for his continued support to AVC


Public visible members (incl. board): 60.