“Some of the diseases that are rare in people are common in dogs. And so, it's a lot easier to study that in dogs, and then apply it to humans. This has happened time and again for everything from narcolepsy to skin disorders — we found it first in dogs. And then, we knew to look in people, which is kind of fun. It’s enabling research that wouldn't otherwise be possible.”

Join Michelle Moyal, D.V.M.’ 07, as she interviews Dr. Adam Boyko, associate professor in Biomedical  and Translational Sciences and chief science officer at Embark Veterinary. This episode dives into the fascinating world of dog genetics, the evolution of breeds and groundbreaking discoveries in canine health. They discuss Boyko’s career journey from doing bioinformatics science to running one of the most successful commercial dog DNA tests on the market, and his summer course, Genomic Data Science in Dogs, for those looking to follow in his scientific footsteps.

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