Scott Bechaz is an accomplished leader and expert in the laboratory animal research and management field with more than 30 years of experience. He holds a Bachelor of Applied Biology from Ferris State University, certified Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG) and is a graduate of the Institute of Laboratory Animal Managers (ILAM). Prior to becoming director of VAI’s Vivarium in 2022, he held key leadership positions at University of Michigan, Novartis Pharmaceuticals, Harvard University, and the Broad Institute, among others.