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CCSAW PhD Grads!

Congratulations to all the grads who convocated last month! Special shoutout to CCSAW PhD graduates Drs. Amir Sarrafchi and Carol Tinga — well done!

Dr. Amir Sarrafchi was advised by Dr. Katrina Merkies in the Department of Animal Biosciences and researched human animal interactions. Check out his most recent publication here: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applanim.2025.106698

Dr. Katrina Merkies placing Dr. Amir Sarrafchi's PhD hood on him during the convocation ceremony

Dr. Carol Tinga was advised by Dr. Lee Niel in the Department of Population Medicine. Carol has been going to several conferences to share evidence-based science about companion rabbits to improve companion rabbit care and welfare!

Dr. Lee Niel placing Dr. Carol Tinga's PhD hood on her during the convocation ceremony