MPI Research

Dale M. Cooper, DVM, has been named director of Clinical Medicine at MPI Research. Dr. Cooper will oversee animal care for the company’s three core research divisions: Drug Safety Evaluation, Discovery Services, and Bioanalytical/Analytical Services.

Dr. Cooper, a Diplomate of the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine, brings a broad scope of veterinary clinical medical experience to MPI Research. Most recently, he was the director of Laboratory Animal Medicine, Quality, and Technical Services for North America for Harlan Laboratories. Prior to that, he was a principal research scientist with Eli Lilly. Dr. Cooper also has experience in consulting and community veterinary medicine as well as academia. He received his DVM from the University of Wisconsin, Madison and is widely published in the animal husbandry literature.

Dr. Tina Rogers, PhD, MBA, DABT, director of Research and executive vice president at MPI Research, remarked, “Dr. Cooper has a proven track record of ensuring the highest possible standards of animal welfare. Our company is known for its commitment to conducting studies in an ethical and humane way, and with Dr. Cooper at the helm of our animal care program, this commitment is strengthened even further.”