Feb 3, 2025
Leadership in laboratory animal science requires vision, adaptability, and a commitment to progress. Today, host Jennifer C. Smith sits down with Dr. James Macy, current AALAS president and director of the Animal Resources Center at Yale University. Dr. Macy shares his unique journey, from an early interest in...
Jan 17, 2025
Disinfectants play a crucial role in reducing contamination during lab animal handling, but how effective are they? In this episode, host Jennifer Smith speaks with Dr. Julia Smachlo, a clinical veterinarian at Biomere in Worcester, Massachusetts, to discuss her recent research into this question. Julia shares insights...
Jan 6, 2025
What can mole-rats teach us about aging, genetics, and biomedical research? Joining us today is Dr. Rochelle Buffenstein, a comparative biologist and Research Professor at the University of Illinois Chicago. With a PhD from the University of Cape Town and decades of experience, Dr. Buffenstein has pioneered the use of...