Animal health start-ups play a vital role in addressing significant gaps in veterinary care, requiring crucial investments for innovation, regulatory approvals, and robust clinical trial data. These start-ups face distinct challenges navigating complex regulations and proving the effectiveness of their solutions tailored to animal health needs. The Animal Health, Nutrition and Technology Innovation Series serves as a pivotal platform for start-ups to connect with investors, regulatory experts, and collaborators. By fostering these connections, the series not only secures essential financial support but also encourages knowledge-sharing, regulatory navigation, and expertise utilization to advance groundbreaking animal health solutions. More than an event series, we are a strategic hub where ideas converge, partnerships flourish, and the future of animal health is shaped.
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Cindy Cole
Dr. Cindy Cole is a Technical Partner at Digitalis Ventures and an Associate Clinical Professor at the University of Florida. Prior to joining Digitalis she was in the animal health industry for many years holding senior leadership and R&D roles at Mars Petcare, Novartis Animal Health, IDEXX, and Piedmont Pharmaceuticals. Dr. Cole completed her DVM and PhD at the University of Florida and was on the faculty of the University of California, Davis and UF.
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Mitch Frazier
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Alexander Petersen
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