<p>Dr. Diego Celdran-Bonafonte is an Associate Veterinary Specialist in the University Animal Care Department. He is originally from Spain, where he earned his veterinary degree, a master’s in health sciences research, and a PhD in veterinary medicine from the University of Extremadura. Before relocating to the US, Dr. Celdran-Bonafonte worked at the renowned Minimally Invasive Surgery Center Jesus Uson, where he led the Animal Modeling Unit and directed multiple research projects, teaching courses, and regulatory preclinical studies. br>br>In 2014, Dr. Celdran joined the University of Arizona, where he held various roles, including positions as a Research Assistant Professor in the College of Medicine, with the Department of Medicine Nephrology) and the Department of Surgery Cardiothoracic Surgery) His passion for innovation and entrepreneurshiled him to earn an MBA from the Eller College of Management in 2020, further enhancing his ability to bridge the gabetween research and practical application. br>br>Dr. Celdran is an expert in laboratory animal medicine and surgery, boarded by the European College of Laboratory Animal Medicine ECLAM) where he serves on the Council. He is also an active member of ESLAV and AALAS, and since early 2024 he has been a part of the Board of Directors of the International Association of Colleges of Laboratory Animal Medicine IACLAM) where he continues to contribute to work for the advancement of laboratory animal medicine on a global scale.