Meet AWP collaborator Dr. Katia Atoji Henrique – National horse day
In honour of National Horse Day on December 13th, we would like to introduce you to an Animal Welfare Program (AWP) collaborator, Dr. Katia Atoji Henrique, whose research includes the health and welfare of our equine companions. Katia is a professor in the Animal Science Program at the Federal University of Technology in Prana, Brazil […]
New AWP research on public feedback for animal research protocols
A publication by Michael Brunt and Dan Weary, titled Public Consultation in the Evaluation of Animal Research Protocols, was recently published in PLoS ONE. The aim of this study was to assess the potential for public feedback on animal research protocols, and to develop an understanding of the types of animal research the public are accepting of. […]
New AWP research investigating stress in shelter cats
Entering an animal shelter can be stressful for cats, as cats are highly sensitive to environmental change. Stress experienced in the shelter can impact cat health and behaviour, and stress mitigation is critical to shelter cat welfare. Cats also have very sensitive hearing and possess one of the broadest known hearing ranges among all mammals, […]
Congratulations to all of our November graduates
Elizabeth Russell Congratulations to Elizabeth Russell on graduating with her Masters degree in Applied Animal Biology! Her research focused on investigating the perspectives of dairy producers regarding calf rearing. She plans on returning to the Animal Welfare Program as a PhD student in the new year. Erin A. Ryan Congratulations to Erin A. Ryan for […]
Meet PhD candidate Michael Brunt
Michael Brunt is a PhD Candidate with the Animal Welfare Program whose research addresses perceptions of transparency and how these influence the societal acceptance of animals used for research. Before coming to the AWP at UBC, Michael worked as a research animal professional for 18 years, frequently encountering questions from friends and family about how […]
Meet visiting international student Zimbabwe Osorio Santos
Over the years, the UBC Animal Welfare Program has hosted many visiting international students. This collaboration with researchers and students from across the globe fosters an environment of knowledge sharing which further promotes the wellbeing of animals across the world. We would like to introduce you to one of our current visiting students, Zimbabwe! My […]
Dr. Joanna Makowska Alumni Profile
What brought you to the Animal Welfare Program? I have always had a strong affinity towards animals, wanting to spend time with them and to understand what they think and feel. My goal was to become a zoologist. After my undergraduate thesis project in which I investigated foraging and vigilance behaviour in grey squirrels, I […]
Lindsay (Collings) Ferlito Alumni Profile
What brought you to the Animal Welfare Program? I was originally doing my BSc in Science at UBC, but I knew pretty quickly that was not my passion. Thankfully, in my 3rd year, a friend suggested I take one of Dr. Fraser’s classes and I was hooked. From then on, I started networking with the […]
Dr. Christine Sumner Alumni Profile
What brought you to the Animal Welfare Program? I chose the Animal Welfare Program because of the quality of research outputs, and the respected reputation of the faculty members. Prior to coming to UBC, I worked as a research consultant where I relied heavily on the AWP’s research outputs to develop industry sustainability tools. This […]
