1. Melissa Inman MS, PhD inman.melissa@yahoo.com
402.613.6472
SUMMARY
I am currently in the search for a new position in the world of animal health. My extensive and diverse
background in the Animal Health world (government, academia and industry) in R&D, regulatory,
clinical, and management for different types of studies provides a unique set of qualifications for a
position in the animal health industry.
I strive to create strategic alliances with organization leaders to effectively align with and support key
business initiatives, to build and retain high performance teams by hiring, developing and motivating
skilled professionals. Driven to manage costs and establish strategic, mutually beneficial partnerships
and relationships with users, providers, and vendors.
My career spanning 27 years involves working with large and small species in the field, licensed facilities
and laboratory under A/BSL-1, 2, and 3 conditions. Studies conducted include: Compendial, 9CFR,
Product Release, Field Safety, Vaccine Trials, Product Efficacy, Tissue Retention, Extraneous Agents,
Potency, Pathogenicity, Challenge Model, Tumorgenicity, Immunological Model Development and Proof
of Concept for conditional and full licensure of animal biologics for in ovo and in vivo use.
I have extensive knowledge of regulatory requirements (9CFR, USDA, CVB, NIES, select agents, CDC,
A/BSL 1, 2, 3) needed to conduct studies and have conducted studies following IACUC, AWA, AAALAC
and USDA regulations.
I am driven and loyal to my career. I am fearless in attempting new endeavors and welcome the
challenges that are put in front of me. I am independent and self-starter and very much enjoy working
in diverse groups. All of these qualities provide the opportunity to grow both personally and
professionally.
Certifications: Transport Permittee, Select Agent Approval, PAPR, Animal Welfare, IACUC, IBC, Biosafety
EXPERIENCE
Director of Laboratory and Clinical Operations at Benchmark Biolabs Inc (Agrilabs/VaxLiant/Antelope
Valley Bios) 2004-Nov 2016
 Responsible for hiring personnel, training, and mentoring.
 As the Laboratory Director I directly managed ten individuals (high school-PhD levels) plus
provided guidance to the remaining personnel in all aspects of assay development, pathogen
research and development for biologics, scale up, safety, immune/host interactions, and
licensure.
 As the Clinical Director I managed the clinical department, personnel and licensed animal
facilities at Benchmark Biolabs conducting and overseeing internal and external studies for
industry (domestic and international), government and academia.
 Since becoming the Clinical Director, BBL increased the diversity of services offered to clients.
During the first three quarters of 2016, the Clinical Group successfully conducted over 50 studies
at 7 locations in 3 different states. Types of studies: model development, proof of concept,
quality control for product release, 9CFR-driven, and pivotal (including efficacy, safety,
challenge) studies for conditional and full licensure of animal biologics. Animals: bovine, equine,
swine, ovine, poultry (turkeys, broilers, layers SPF), laboratory animals (including mice,
hamsters, guinea pigs, rabbits) in both laboratory and field settings. Because BBL was a small
company, the clinical group was responsible for all aspects of conducting a study: initial client

2. Melissa Inman MS, PhD inman.melissa@yahoo.com
402.613.6472
contact, generating study costs and quotes, writing study protocols and standard operating
procedures (if needed), scheduling, procuring animals, determining the location for the study,
training of personnel (BBL and contract personnel), conducting all animal husbandry and
procedures or monitoring if conducted off site, preparing the investigational product, collecting
samples, processing and assaying the samples (developing a new method if needed), direct
communication with the client, analyzing data and writing a final report. The group was also
responsible for ensuring that regulatory requirements were fulfilled (IACUC, IBC, (at BBL and at
each off-site location). Teamwork was essential for the success of the studies. The clinical
group partnered with all departments to complete the studies (manufacturing, analytical,
research and development, quality control, quality assurance and regulatory) to ensure that
each study was conducted according to protocol and governmental agencies.
 From 2006-2010 I was in charge of an ABSL-1, 2, and 3 facility located approximately 45 miles
north-west from Lincoln NE. This facility conducted studies requiring Select Agent certification,
laboratory and animal facilities. During this time research and compendial studies were
conducted for Influenza viruses (Avian – H5N1, H9 domestic and international isolates obtained
from the CDC; Swine – H1N1 and H3 isolates), Foot and Mouth Disease vaccine development
(bovine), Newcastle’s Disease virus (lentogenic and velogenic isolates) and Eimeria species
(poultry). This facility was regularly inspected by the IACUC, USDA, Animal Welfare, CDC and
clients with no significant findings.
Research Assistant Professor at University of Nebraska 2002-2004
 Studies working with Bovine Herpesvirus latency and Herpes Simplex encephalitis. Mentored
graduate students, grant writing, conducting research with cattle and laboratory rodents.
Scientist at the US Meat Animal Research Center 1996-1997
 Conducted research with Bovine Respiratory Complex and pathogenic bacteria relevant to the
agriculture industry, cattle as influenced by seasonal conditions and movement during each
phase of production. Developed assays for the detection of pathogens.
Scientist at Plum Island Animal Disease Center 1990-1996
 Conducted large animal studies (Bovine, Equine, Swine) in Biosafety Level 3 facilities. Model
development for Foot and Mouth Disease in laboratory rodents.
 Serology/vaccinology. Molecular biology, primary cell development, immunology, pathology
EDUCATION
 University of Nebraska, Medical School-Veterinary Biomedical Sciences Ph.D, Animal Health,
Medical Sciences, 1997-2002
 The University of Connecticut Masters of Science, Department of Pathology and Veterinary
Sciences Pathology and Immunology, 1993-1995
 University of Connecticut Bachelor's degree, Animal Science and Veterinary Sciences, 1985-1990