John Copps Email & Phone Number

Winnipeg, Canada

Duration in present position: June 2010Professional Education:DVSc (Doctor of Veterinary Science) - Pathology from September 1991 to February 1995, Ontario Veterinary College, Guelph, Ontario, Canada.DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) from August 1981 to May 1984, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.BScAg (Bachelor of Science of Agriculture) from September 1975 to May 1979, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.Laboratory Director - June 2010 to Present As Director of the National Centre for Foreign Animal Disease (NCFAD), Canadian Food, Inspection, Agency (CFIA), at the Canadian Science Centre for Human and Animal Health (CSCHAH) Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada I am responsible for daily operation of the facility. Under the direction of the executive director National Centers of Animal Disease (NCAD) the director is responsible for the oversight of the section and unit heads within the containment levels 2, 3, 3Ag, and 4 laboratories. The director responsibilities include but are not limited to, meeting financial targets, staffing, biological safety, the animal care program, laboratory logistics, and human resources issues. As the director I have had to manage scientific research, manage and report diagnostic testing for the facility, managed laboratory functions, managed scientific capacity of the laboratory, provided scientific advice, developed strategic alliances and have experience in managing financial resources.