Good Dogs, Great Data

Adam Boyko, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical and Translational Sciences at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine.

Dr. Boyko’s research program explores the genomics of dogs to better understand genetic disease, evolutionary genetics, and the biology of village dogs — the semi-feral pariah dogs found in much of the world today. He also investigates how inbreeding and genetic factors influence canine longevity and health. Dr. Boyko is a co-founder of Embark Veterinary, a canine genetic testing company.

Jacquelyn Evans, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor at the Baker Institute for Animal Health and Department of Biomedical and Translational Sciences at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine.

Dr. Evans’ research program focuses on improving the health of dogs by identifying genetic risk factors for disease, advancing our understanding of disease pathogenesis and leading to genetic tests to reduce incidence and facilitate earlier detection.

Jess Hayward, Ph.D., is a Senior Research Associate in the Department of Biomedical and Translational Sciences and Cornell Veterinary Biobank at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine.

Dr. Hayward’s primary research interest is genetics and genomics of veterinary species — dogs, cats, horses. She has a keen interest in using liquid biopsies as a biomarker, specifically for canine cancer, to develop earlier detection tests and improve outcomes. The overarching goal of Dr. Hayward’s research is to improve the health of our animal companions.