Allan has spent over 40 years in various aspects of animal health and welfare. His experiences from the military and civilian enterprises developed leadership, streamlining of processes, operations, training, and compliance.
Allan recently retired from his position as Director, Research Regulations & Compliance, IACUC at the University of Texas, Galveston. He developed internal IACUC administration processes that utilized systems to streamline reviews and communication procedures shortening times from review to approval. A firm supporter of the 21st Century Cures Act, he strongly supports the reduction of regulatory burden for researchers and committees.
Allan has closely worked with APHIS USDA, AALAC, and PHS Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare building a cordial and professional relationship with the organizations. Allan is also a US Army veteran retiring in 2000. He served as a veterinary technician and retired as a Senior NCOIC of the 94th mobile veterinary hospital. Duty assignments entailed veterinary clinics, the US Military Working Dog training center, Lackland AFB, Texas as well as research at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research and the US Army Institute of Dental Research in Washington DC.
Allan has a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Education (BSOE) from Waylon Baptist University, he is a Certified Professional IACUC Administrator (CPIA) and is a Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG).
