Dr. Doug Shane, DVM
Board Member
Douglas Shane, Ph.D., D.V.M., is a Kansas Senator representing District 37 and an educator dedicated to advancing animal health through academia and industry collaboration. At the Olathe campus, he teaches graduate-level courses in animal health degree and certificate programs while designing specialized curricula to support Greater Kansas City’s expanding animal health sector.
With a strong background in data analytics and clinical development, Doug previously served as a research scientist at Elanco Animal Health, where he led farm animal therapeutics, digital technology, and precision livestock programs. In this role, he managed clinical trials, collaborated with research organizations, and oversaw budgets and project execution. Prior to that, as a project architect at Elanco, he directed initiatives in diagnostics, smart farming, novel delivery systems, and digital innovations for both farm and companion animals. His career also includes experience at Bayer U.S.