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New Interview on CBC Radio’s The Signal All About Dogs

Zazie Todd Biology and Life Sciences, Health, Medicine and Veterinary Science
Zazie Todd was a guest on CBC Radio's The Signal answering listener questions about dogs.Photo: Anetapics/ShutterstockBy Zazie Todd PhDThe CBC radio show The Signal with Adam Walsh recently went to the dogs--and I was a guest on the show, answering listener questions alongside guest Rose Browne of Dynamic Canines.People called or emailed in with some...

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The Dog Behavior Conference 2025 is Now Open for Registration

Zazie Todd Biology and Life Sciences, Health, Medicine and Veterinary Science
I'm speaking at the Dog Behavior Conference 2025. Will I see you there?By Zazie Todd, PhDFor the twelfth consecutive year, the Victoria Stilwell Academy’s online Dog Behavior Conference will offer dog trainers, guardians, pet professionals and other behavior enthusiasts a chance to connect virtually and share knowledge, insights and inspiration with dog lovers around the...

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Right Turn: Living Drugs adds to the canon of inspiring science documentaries

Various bloggers Biology and Life Sciences, Health, Medicine and Veterinary Science
L-R Drs. Isebelle Riviere and Michel Sadelain at screening of Living Drugs in Toronto, part of Gairdner Science Week 2024 Michel Sadelain is the 2024 Gairdner International Award laureate, along with Dr. Zelig Eshhar, for his “seminal contributions to the conception, development and application of CD19-CAR T cell therapy for cancer.” It’s been a good...

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A complete guide to attending your first marine mammal conference

Anaïs Remili Biology and Life Sciences, Communication, Education and Outreach, Health, Medicine and Veterinary Science
Attending a marine mammal conference is an exciting opportunity to learn, share your research, and meet new people who share your passion. Whether it’s your first conference or you’ve been to many before, it can still feel a little overwhelming with so much happening all at once. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of...

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Canadian Blood Services research engineer applies network modelling techniques and mentorship skills to benefit Canada’s Lifeline

Jenny Ryan Biology and Life Sciences, General Science, Health, Medicine and Veterinary Science
Canadian Blood Services research engineer applies network modelling techniques and mentorship skills to benefit Canada’s Lifeline Plasma Stem Cells Transfusion Blood Tuesday, October 22, 2024 Dr. Emily Freeman Dr. John Blake is a research engineer at Canadian Blood Services and a Professor in the Department of Industrial Engineering at Dalhousie University. Based in Halifax, Nova...

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New Podcast Alert: Zazie Todd on the Tree Lady Talks Podcast

Zazie Todd Biology and Life Sciences, Health, Medicine and Veterinary Science
 I was a guest on the Tree Lady Talks podcast (and these adorable dogs introduce the episode).Tree Lady TalksBy Zazie Todd PhDI was interviewed by Sharon Durdant-Hollamby on her amazing podcast for nature lovers, Tree Lady Talks.We chatted about how to help fearful dogs as well as the importance of counteracting outdated myths about dogs...

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Profile: Jacqueline Getfield, project manager of CARM

Various bloggers Biology and Life Sciences, Health, Medicine and Veterinary Science
CCRM, the publisher of Signals, has enhanced its long-standing relationship with the University of Toronto’s Medicine by Design through a new strategic alliance. This portrait is one in a series of portraits that feature “people of Medicine by Design.” Some minor edits may have been made to the original published version. Jacqueline Getfield, PhD, project...

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