Morag Mackay
Director, Department of Laboratory Animal Care
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Morag Mackay is ultimately responsible for all activities for the function and operation of the Department of Laboratory Animal Care with particular emphasis on animal care, regulatory compliance, training, communications with scientific faculty and staff, and staff development.
Prior to joining LIAI in 2007, Morag has spent over 22 years working in the scientific research environment in a variety of settings including academia, industry, biotechnology, and contract research. She is qualified as a Veterinary Nurse, a Registered Laboratory Animal Technologist, a Surgical Research Specialist, and holds a Certificate in Education and Training.
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founding director
Dr. Kimishige Ishizaka served in the dual role of President and Scientific Director of LIAI until his retirement in 1996. He is currently President Emeritus of LIAI and also on the LIAI Board of Directors as a Director Emeritus.
Read "My Resume" by Dr. Kimi Ishizaka translated by Katsuji Sugie, M.D., Ph.D., (DI-1a) from the Japanese newspaper "Nihon Keizai Shinbun."
Read "My Resume" by Dr. Kimi Ishizaka translated by Katsuji Sugie, M.D., Ph.D., (DI-1a) from the Japanese newspaper "Nihon Keizai Shinbun."
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- 1/23/2012 - La Jolla Institute Scientist Takes Quest to Conquer Type 1 Diabetes to the Next Level
Learn More - 1/12/2012 - La Jolla Institute Researchers Identify Pivotal Immune Cell in Type 1 Diabetes in Humans
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upcoming seminars
- Maki Nakayama, "Insulin TcR transgenic mice and TcR and diabetes penetrance" Wednesday 08/17/11: 12:00 PM
- Casey Weaver, "Sequential Actions of Innate and Adaptive Immune Cells in Intestinal Antibacterial Defense: A Shared Role for IL-22" Thursday 08/25/11: 12:00 PM
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