Charles Cook

Senior Director of Operations, East Coast at Explora BioLabs

Charlie Cook joined Explora BioLabs in May 2020. He oversees all of the operations and expansion efforts in all markets on the East Coast. He has over 16 years of experience working in the contract research environment and has overseen large and small animal research programs throughout the United States. Charlie has extensive knowledge of regulatory requirements, vivarium operations, health and safety program implementation and team building. Most recently, Charlie served as the Program Manager of Corporate and Academic Services at SoBran where he oversaw multiple OnSite, OnDemand and research facilities throughout the US.

Charlie received a B.S. in Animal Science from Virginia Tech and is a Certified Manager of Animal Resources from AAALAS.