I am a lab animal vet (DipACLAM) and researcher who enjoys seeing exotic pets (DipECZM(SM) & DipABVP(ECM). I have held clinical appointments at the Animal Medical Center in NY, Tufts Cummings Veterinary School, and am a VIN Exotic Mammals Consultant. I am also co-editor of the book “Clinical veterinary advisor: Birds and exotic pets” and have published over 100 articles. I currently work at the French National Veterinary School in Paris, where I am a Research Professor and co-service head of the exotic animal service. As a board-certified specialist in laboratory animal medicine, I provide regulatory guidance, research advice, medical attention, and welfare supervision to researchers using animals in scientific investigation and testing. As a board-certified specialist in exotic mammals, I see primary care and referred patients. My work links the understanding of animal diseases and their complexities with developing novel therapies for humans and animals.