Mike Hutchinson, D.V.M. – Small Animal Research Development A leading practitioner in stem cell regenerative medicine, “Dr. Mike” is a highly sought after speaker at national and international veterinary conferences on the uses of animal stem cells. He has performed more than 300 Adipose Stem Cell procedures on dogs and cats, among his 20,000 surgeries in 24 years of practicing veterinary medicine. Dr. Hutchinson earned his D.V.M. degree from the Iowa State University School of Veterinary Medicine and was graduated from the Pennsylvania State University with a degree in Animal Bioscience. He is the owner of Animal General of Cranberry veterinary clinic, near Pittsburgh, PA. Joseph G. Yocum, D.V.M. – Large Animal Vet Research & Development With 27 years of veterinary experience, Dr. Yocum is a partner in the equine veterinary firm Blackey & Yocum of Versailles, KY, previously serving as general manager and chief veterinarian at Overbrook Farm, and veterinarian at Hagyard-Davidson-McGee Associates.  Overbrook Farm with its multiple Graded stakes winners including the Kentucky Derby is most famously know for Storm Cat, the most expensive stallion ever to stand stud in the world. Dr. Yocum is the past president of the Kentucky Association of Equine Practitioners, and is board certified by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners, specializing in equine reproduction. He earned a D.V.M. from the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine and a B.S. in Animal Science from the University of Kentucky, where he was graduated with honors.