Dr. Brown is a clinical veterinarian and instructor in the Department of Comparative Medicine at Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, where he provides veterinary care and oversight for laboratory animals. One of his long-term objectives is to promote the development and use of amphibian and reptile models in translational biomedical research to benefit both human and animal health. Beyond his professional role in laboratory animal medicine, Dr. Brown is an avid reptile enthusiast. He maintains an extensive private collection featuring a variety of unique snakes, lizards, and tortoises. Dr. Brown is passionate about bridging the gap between private herpetoculturists, academic researchers, zoological institutions, veterinary medicine, and the public. He believes that collaboration among these groups is essential for advancing reptile welfare and medicine, promoting responsible captive management, and supporting conservation initiatives to support a more unified community.