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Nadia Xenakis (MSc 2021) completed research studying the use of avian contraceptives to humanely reduce pigeon populations at Skytrain stations. LinkedIn Thesis
Erin A. Ryan (MSc 2021) focused her research on humane rodent control, evaluating non-target interactions and the humaneness of a captive-bolt trap. Erin then returned to her previous role with the BC SPCA Science & Policy team in wild animal welfare. LinkedIn ResearchGate Thesis
Amelia MacRae (PhD 2018) for her Masters, Amelia studied the effect of diet and supplementary heat on the growth and survival of harbour seal pups. She completed her PhD research in 2018 and has worked with the BC SPCA, the Marine Mammal Rescue as a Rehabilitation Specialist Adviser, and is now a professor at UBC. ResearchGate Thesis
Liv Baker Van de Groeff (PhD 2014) focused her research on the stress and welfare in Stephen’s kangaroo labs and the influence of individual variance on the success of population translocation. Liv then moved on to a post-doctoral fellowship in Animal Studies at Wesleyan University. Thesis
Meghann Cant (MSc 2013) after completing her research on rehabilitation methods for black bear cubs, Meghann then joined the BC SPCA and is currently their Companion Animal Welfare Science & Policy Manager. Thesis
Kristen Walker (PhD 2010) did her doctoral research on the welfare of Steller sea lions and followed with a post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Calgary School of Veterinary Medicine. Kristen now teaches animal behaviour and welfare courses at UBC. ResearchGate Thesis
Amelia MacRae (MSc 2009) for her Master’s Amelia studied the effect of diet and supplementary heat on the growth and survival of harbour seal pups. She completed her PhD research in 2018 and has worked with the BC SPCA, the Marine Mammal Rescue as a Rehabilitation Specialist Adviser, and is now a professor at UBC. ResearchGate Thesis
Anna Drake (MSc 2007) conducted her research at the Wildlife Rescue Association of British Columbia on ways to improve the welfare and management of orphaned Mallard ducklings. She went on to a PhD in wildlife ecology at SFU. Anna is currently a Contact Data Analyst at Environment and Climate Change Canada. Thesis
Sara Dubois (MSc 2003) completed her Master’s and doctoral research on wildlife rehabilitation and the public and expert attitudes toward human-wildlife interactions. Sara has since been the Manager of the BC SPCA Wild ARC and is currently the Chief Scientific Officer at the BC SPCA and an Adjunct Professor at UBC. LinkedIn ResearchGate Thesis Alumni Profile
Anton Pitts (MSc 2001) Thesis