Emory University
Atlanta, GA
Esmeralda Meyer, CPIA, IACUC Director, Emory University. Esmeralda Meyer has experience managing the administrative functions of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), ensuring institutional compliance and oversight of laboratory animals used in research, teaching, and diagnostics. She has spearheaded initiatives to optimize review workflows and align practices with institutional policies, federal regulations, and ethical standards.
Her expertise includes animal welfare in research, regulatory compliance, and interdepartmental coordination—particularly with the Division of Animal Resources, Occupational Health and Safety, Biosafety, Chemical and Radiation Safety, and the Controlled Substances and Dangerous Drugs Compliance Office. Esmeralda is also experienced in biorisk management and has mobilized initiatives to strengthen post-approval and post-noncompliance monitoring using tools such as root-cause analysis.
She holds an advanced degree in biomedical sciences and has received specialized training in regulatory affairs and ethics. Her academic background supports her commitment to responsible and ethical research practices.
Friday, November 7, 2025
1:45 PM - 3:00 PM ET