Jan Praslička is a seasoned professional in the field of preclinical safety and toxicology, currently serving as Senior Director of Preclinical Safety at SOTIO. With a robust background as Scientific Director at Citoxlab and Vice President of Preclinical Sciences at Hameln RDS, Jan has also held significant roles at Takeda and Abbott Laboratories, focusing on nonclinical safety, efficacy, and toxicology. Jan's educational qualifications include a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from the University of Veterinary Medicine in Kosice, Slovakia, and ongoing pursuit of a Ph.D. in Veterinary Science at the Slovak Academy of Sciences.