Classroom to the Clinic: How LFS Prepared Me for Veterinary School
Cherri’s passion for working with animals, conservation and nutrition drew her to the Applied Biology Program. During her time in the Faculty she was able to gain experiences, connections and knowledge that she has been able to leverage in her current job as a veterinarian.
Cherri shared with us her experience as a student in the Faculty, her career journey and provides insights for those who are interested in pursing a career in veterinary medicine.
Mahshid (Michelle) Heydarirad
Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science with…Mahshid (Michelle) Heydarirad BSc Applied Biology 2026 | Major: Applied Animal Biology What excites you about science? I believe the thing that most excites me and keeps me intrigued about science is the fields’ ability to constantly be evolving. There is always a world of unknown and […]
Maya Bodnar
Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science with…Maya BodnarPhD in Applied Animal Biology 2028 What excites you about science? I love science because, at its core, it’s humanity’s attempt at making sense of our complex world. Scientific research helps us answer questions, develop solutions, and improve ourselves. I am especially drawn to science […]
International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Hear from a few outstanding students on why they are passionate about science.
Ashley Jang
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Christina Doelling
Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science with…Christina DoellingMSc Applied Animal Biology 2025 | Program: Animal Welfare Who is your role model? My role model is my old boss, mentor, and friend, Lydia Hopper. Lydia is an incredible primatologist and has taught me how to have confidence in myself as a female scientist. […]
Advancing Livestock Health in Ghana: Veterinarians Without Borders
Marley Blok is an alumna of the Applied Biology program and currently volunteers with Veterinarians Without Borders in their Volunteers Engaged in Gender-Responsive Technical Solutions Program, or VETS for short. Working with local Ghanaian organizations, Blok’s goal is to create sustainable socioeconomic change in rural communities through improving health in animal production systems.
Kynzie Wagar
I have always had a love of animals and science! After finishing my undergraduate degree in Applied Animal Biology, I hope to go to veterinary school.
Extreme Weather Impacts Wildlife Too
Extreme weather caused by climate change has had a devastating impact on the human residents of B.C, but the impact it has on wildlife is not well understood. Read more about how researchers of the Long-term Biodiversity Monitoring Program gather data to investigate what impact extreme smoke and heat has on the wildlife that call the UBC Farm home.