Francois Elvinger, Professor, Executive Director of the Animal Health Diagnostic Center, Associate Dean for Diagnostic Operations and Government Relations
Animal Health Diagnostic CenterFrançois Elvinger, Dr.med.vet., Ph.D., dipl. ACVPM&ECVPH, serves as the Associate Dean for Diagnostic Operations and Executive Director of the Animal Health Diagnostic Center. He is responsible for leadership and development of the AHDC operations, including strategic planning, operational management, and coordination of test method development and test validation efforts. He oversees the preparation and administration of budgets, ensuring financial compliance and operational efficiency. Additionally, he collaborates with the Assistant Dean for Marketing and Communications to develop marketing plans and client satisfaction strategies. He communicates and coordinates activities with State and Federal agencies, including the NYS Veterinarian and USDA Area Veterinarian in Charge, and represents the AHDC at activities of the National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN). He maintains accreditation and represents professional interests before the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (AAVLD) and the National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA). He also serves as a diversity advocate, chairing the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) Affairs and leading strategic diversity efforts to enhance the inclusive climate and community engagement within the college [citation][5].