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Derek McLean

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Dean and Director at Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
📍 Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

Derek McLean is an experienced research leader serving as the Dean and Director of the Agricultural Research Division at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. His career spans academia, government (NIH), and private industry (Phibro Animal Health), focusing on translating research into practical solutions. He holds a Ph. D. in Animal Sciences from Oregon State University and has deep expertise in research funding, policy, and team building.

No verifiable personal information, such as hobbies or non-work-related activities, is publicly available.

His career is distinguished by his leadership across three distinct sectors: higher education, government science administration at the National Institutes of Health, and global private industry research.

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Experience
23 Years
Current Role
Dean and Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
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Agricultural Research
As Dean and Director, he leads initiatives in agriculture and natural resources research, shaping the life and social science research agenda for the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Animal Science
His Ph. D. is in Animal Sciences, and he previously served as a faculty member in the animal sciences department at Washington State University and Director of Research at Phibro Animal Health.
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Career

Work history

1-2023
Dean and Director
Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
1-2020 - 1-2023
Health Scientist Administrator
The National Institutes of Health
1-2013 - 12-2019
Director of Research
Phibro Animal Health
8-2002 - 3-2013
Associate Professor
Washington State University
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Education
1994 - 1997
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Oregon State University
1991 - 1993
Master of Science (M.S.)
Clemson University
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