Dr. Mark Hughes, DVM, MS, has over 11 years of experience in veterinary drug product development and over 20 years of experience in laboratory animal medicine, development of in-vitro diagnostic tests, and research in animal reproduction. He has managed or contributed to clinical studies and regulatory submissions on the safety and effectiveness of veterinary drugs (including stem cells) for therapeutic treatments related to dermatology, cardiology, endocrinology, oncology, osteoarthritis, and infectious diseases. Through his consulting business, Hughes Veterinary Consulting, he assists domestic and international biotech and pharmaceutical companies with the process of applying for regulatory approval of drug products for use in companion animals and livestock.