The Scientific Council of the Institute of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences serves as the principal governing body responsible for the strategic planning and coordination of the institute’s research and development activities. Its mission is to support scientific projects, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and facilitate the implementation of research outcomes at both national and international levels.
Council members represent a broad range of disciplines, contributing their expertise and experience to the institute’s continued advancement.
As of 1 September 205, the Council is composed as follows:
1. Ex officio member:
1.1. Toomas Tiirats, Director
2. Members representing the institute:
2.1. Helena Andreson, Assistant Professor
2.2. Riho Gross, Professor
2.3. Piret Kalmus, Associate Professor
2.4. Ragnar Leming, Associate Professor
2.5. Triin Rilanto, Senior Veterinarian
2.6. Mati Roasto, Professor
2.7. Alo Tänavots, Senior Lecturer
2.8. Arvo Viltrop, Professor
3. Student representatives:
3.1. Liisa Mihkla, Veterinary Medicine Programme
3.2. Laurits Meinson, Food Technology Programme
3.3. Ash Senina, Animal Science Programme
4. External members appointed by the Director:
4.1. Tanel-Taavi Bulitko, Chair of the Board, Estonian Animal Breeder´s Association
4.2. Kaivo Ilves, Director, Estonian Livestock Performance Recording Ltd
4.3. Madis Leivits, Estonian Veterinary Association
