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APR 27 - 28 2022

2022 Embark Canine Health Summit

Welcome to the Embark Canine Health Summit, a free, virtual conference held April 27-28, 2022 for breeders, veterinarians, scientists, or anyone with an interest in the intersection of canine health, genetics, dog breeding, and veterinary medicine. Registration is free. All sessions will be recorded and available to registrants after the event.

Discover the latest insights, best practices, and knowledge from leading experts in the fields of genetics, veterinary medicine, and dog breeding via panel discussions and dynamic presentations. The Embark Canine Health Summit’s mission is to engage leaders from across the canine community to join in providing an educational and informative platform to:

  • Bridge the gap between canine genetics research and purpose-bred dog breeding
  • Elevate collaboration between breeders, veterinarians, canine behaviorists, genetics experts, and scientists who are all on the same journey to improve the health and lifespan of dogs


Learn more at embarkvet.com/breeders or join us at Facebook, Facebook Group, and Instagram.


Speakers
  • Carlos Alvarez, PhD

    Associate Professor - The Ohio State University Colleges of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Jon Ambrose, MBA

    Professional Services Organization - Embark
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Danika Bannasch, DVM, PhD

    Professor, Maxine Adler Endowed Chair in Genetics School of Veterinary Medicine - University of California Davis
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Marty Becker

    Adjunct Professor, Research Center for Human-Animal Interaction - University of Missouri's College of Veterinary Medicine
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Brenda N. Bonnett, DVM, PhD

    CEO, International Partnership for Dogs
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Ryan Boyko

    Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Embark Veterinary
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Adam Boyko, PhD

    Founder and Chief Science Officer, Embark Veterinary
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Victoria Cussen, PhD, CAAB

    Senior Director, Applied Behavior Research, Behavioral Sciences Team - ASPCA
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Autumn Davidson, DVM, MS, DACVIM

    Clinical Instructor School of Veterinary Medicine - University of California, Davis
    BIOGRAPHY
  • David Dieffenbach

    Veterinary Product Strategy - Embark Veterinary
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Jenna Dockweiler, MS, DVM, DACT, CCRT, CVAT

    Veterinary Geneticist, Embark Veterinary Inc.
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Jacquelyn Evans, PhD

    Assistant Professor, Baker Institute for Animal Health - Cornell University
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Hille Fieten, DVM, MSc, PhD

    Director of the Expertise Centre of Genetics, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine - Utrecht University
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Marty Greer, DVM, JD

    Co-Owner Veterinary Village || Director of Veterinary Services, Revival Animal Health
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Celine Halioua

    Founder & CEO - Loyal
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Samantha Hauser, PhD

    Research Scientist II - Embark Veterinary
    BIOGRAPHY
  • William Hendricks, PhD

    Founder and Chief Scientific Officer - Vidium Animal Health || Assistant Professor, Integrated Cancer Genomics - TGen
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Heather Huson, PhD

    Associate Professor of Animal Genetics, Cornell University Department of Animal Sciences
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Antti Iivanainen, DVM, PhD

    Professor of Veterinary Anatomy, Director of the Bachelor Program in Veterinary Medicine - University of Helsinki
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Joanna J. Ilska, PhD

    Genetics Research Manager, The Kennel Club (UK)
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Brenda S. Kennedy, DVM MS

    Vice President of Health and Research - Canine Companions
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Greger Larson, PhD

    Professor of Evolutionary Genomics - University of Oxford
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Larry Letsche, DVM

    Small Animal Veterinarian - Remrock Farms Veterinary Services
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Benjamin Lewis

    Co-founder - The One Health Company
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Christina Lopes

    CEO & Co-founder - The One Health Company
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Zachary Lounsberry

    Product Analyst - Embark
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Gail Miller Bisher

    Director of Communications - The Westminster Kennel Club
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Lisa Peterson

    Senior Content Strategist, Breeder/Veterinarian - Embark Veterinary
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Mariana Serao

    Director of Canine Science and Technology - Retrieving Freedom Inc.
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Robin P. Smith, PhD

    Product Team - Embark
    BIOGRAPHY

Agenda

  • Closing Remarks with Jon Ambrose
    APR 28, 2022 4:45 PM EDT

    Closing Remarks with Jon Ambrose

    Jon Ambrose, MBA
    Professional Services Organization - Embark
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Chondrodystrophy: What It Is and Why We Seem to Like It So Much
    APR 28, 2022 3:45 PM EDT

    Chondrodystrophy: What It Is and Why We Seem to Like It So Much

    Danika Bannasch, DVM, PhD
    Professor, Maxine Adler Endowed Chair in Genetics School of Veterinary Medicine - University of California Davis
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Studies on Canine Hip Dysplasia
    APR 28, 2022 3:45 PM EDT

    Studies on Canine Hip Dysplasia

    Antti Iivanainen, DVM, PhD
    Professor of Veterinary Anatomy, Director of the Bachelor Program in Veterinary Medicine - University of Helsinki
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Alaskan Sled Dogs, the Genetics and Selection of Elite Canine Athletes
    APR 28, 2022 3:00 PM EDT

    Alaskan Sled Dogs, the Genetics and Selection of Elite Canine Athletes

    Heather Huson, PhD
    Associate Professor of Animal Genetics, Cornell University Department of Animal Sciences
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Cancer Genome Landscapes and Actionability Horizons: How DNA is Changing the Way We Treat Cancer Patients
    APR 28, 2022 2:15 PM EDT

    Cancer Genome Landscapes and Actionability Horizons: How DNA is Changing the Way We Treat Cancer Patients

    William Hendricks, PhD
    Founder and Chief Scientific Officer - Vidium Animal Health || Assistant Professor, Integrated Cancer Genomics - TGen
    BIOGRAPHY
  • APR 28, 2022 1:15 PM EDT

    Panel - Perspectives on the Human-Canine Bond

    Marty Becker
    Adjunct Professor, Research Center for Human-Animal Int...
    David Dieffenbach
    Veterinary Product Strategy - Embark Veterinary
    Victoria Cussen, PhD, CAAB
    Senior Director, Applied Behavior Research, Behavioral...
    Brenda S. Kennedy, DVM MS
    Vice President of Health and Research - Canine Companio...
    Mariana Serao
    Director of Canine Science and Technology - Retrieving...
  • Canine Copper Storage Disease, Nature or Nurture?
    APR 28, 2022 12:30 PM EDT

    Canine Copper Storage Disease, Nature or Nurture?

    Hille Fieten, DVM, MSc, PhD
    Director of the Expertise Centre of Genetics, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine - Utrecht University
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Genetics of Problem Behaviors in Dogs
    APR 28, 2022 12:30 PM EDT

    Genetics of Problem Behaviors in Dogs

    Carlos Alvarez, PhD
    Associate Professor - The Ohio State University Colleges of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine
    BIOGRAPHY
  • APR 28, 2022 11:30 AM EDT

    Panel - Shaping the future together: How Breeders Can Help Scientists Better Understand Basic Breed Biology

    Lisa Peterson
    Senior Content Strategist, Breeder/Veterinarian - Embar...
    Zachary Lounsberry
    Product Analyst - Embark
    Larry Letsche, DVM
    Small Animal Veterinarian - Remrock Farms Veterinary Se...
    Gail Miller Bisher
    Director of Communications - The Westminster Kennel Clu...
  • Controversies in Canine Reproduction
    APR 28, 2022 10:00 AM EDT

    Controversies in Canine Reproduction

    Autumn Davidson, DVM, MS, DACVIM
    Clinical Instructor School of Veterinary Medicine - University of California, Davis
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Day 1 Closing Remarks
    APR 27, 2022 5:30 PM EDT

    Day 1 Closing Remarks

    Jon Ambrose, MBA
    Professional Services Organization - Embark
    BIOGRAPHY
  • APR 27, 2022 4:30 PM EDT

    Panel - The Science of Canine Wellness and Longevity Reimagined

    Christina Lopes
    CEO & Co-founder - The One Health Company
    Celine Halioua
    Founder & CEO - Loyal
    Ryan Boyko
    Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Embark Veterinary
    Robin P. Smith, PhD
    Product Team - Embark
    Benjamin Lewis
    Co-founder - The One Health Company
  • An Update on the Management of Canine Acute Intervertebral Disc Extrusion - CE Credit
    APR 27, 2022 3:45 PM EDT

    An Update on the Management of Canine Acute Intervertebral Disc Extrusion - CE Credit

    Sarah Moore, DVM, DACVIM
    Professor, Neurology and Neurosurgery - The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Breeding Against Complex Diseases in Dogs
    APR 27, 2022 3:45 PM EDT

    Breeding Against Complex Diseases in Dogs

    Joanna J. Ilska, PhD
    Genetics Research Manager, The Kennel Club (UK)
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Best Practices: Incorporating Canine Genetic Testing into Patient Health Planning & Treatment
    APR 27, 2022 1:15 PM EDT

    Best Practices: Incorporating Canine Genetic Testing into Patient Health Planning & Treatment

    Marty Greer, DVM, JD
    Co-Owner Veterinary Village || Director of Veterinary Services, Revival Animal Health
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Responsible Breeding Practices - CE Credit
    APR 27, 2022 12:30 PM EDT

    Responsible Breeding Practices - CE Credit

    Jenna Dockweiler, MS, DVM, DACT, CCRT, CVAT
    Veterinary Geneticist, Embark Veterinary Inc.
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Why Should We Consider Genetic COI in Breeding Decisions?
    APR 27, 2022 12:30 PM EDT

    Why Should We Consider Genetic COI in Breeding Decisions?

    Samantha Hauser, PhD
    Research Scientist II - Embark Veterinary
    BIOGRAPHY
  • A Deep Time Perspective on the Shared Cultural and Evolutionary History of Dogs and People
    APR 27, 2022 11:15 AM EDT

    A Deep Time Perspective on the Shared Cultural and Evolutionary History of Dogs and People

    Greger Larson, PhD
    Professor of Evolutionary Genomics - University of Oxford
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Canine Reproductive Emergencies - CE Credit
    APR 27, 2022 11:15 AM EDT

    Canine Reproductive Emergencies - CE Credit

    Jenna Dockweiler, MS, DVM, DACT, CCRT, CVAT
    Veterinary Geneticist, Embark Veterinary Inc.
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Keynote presentation: Understanding the Genetics of Canine Cancer
    APR 27, 2022 10:05 AM EDT

    Keynote presentation: Understanding the Genetics of Canine Cancer

    Jacquelyn Evans, PhD
    Assistant Professor, Baker Institute for Animal Health - Cornell University
    BIOGRAPHY
  • APR 27, 2022 10:00 AM EDT

    Welcome to the Embark Canine Health Summit Day 1

    Ryan Boyko
    Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Embark Veterinary
    Jon Ambrose, MBA
    Professional Services Organization - Embark

Speakers


  • Carlos Alvarez, PhD

    Carlos Alvarez, PhD

    Associate Professor - The Ohio State University Colleges of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine

    BIOGRAPHY
  • Jon Ambrose, MBA

    Jon Ambrose, MBA

    Professional Services Organization - Embark

    BIOGRAPHY
  • Danika Bannasch, DVM, PhD

    Danika Bannasch, DVM, PhD

    Professor, Maxine Adler Endowed Chair in Genetics School of Veterinary Medicine - University of California Davis

    BIOGRAPHY
  • Marty Becker

    Marty Becker

    Adjunct Professor, Research Center for Human-Animal Interaction - University of Missouri's College of Veterinary Medicine

    BIOGRAPHY
  • Brenda N. Bonnett, DVM, PhD

    Brenda N. Bonnett, DVM, PhD

    CEO, International Partnership for Dogs

    BIOGRAPHY
  • Ryan Boyko

    Ryan Boyko

    Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Embark Veterinary

    BIOGRAPHY
  • Adam Boyko, PhD

    Adam Boyko, PhD

    Founder and Chief Science Officer, Embark Veterinary

    BIOGRAPHY
  • Victoria Cussen, PhD, CAAB

    Victoria Cussen, PhD, CAAB

    Senior Director, Applied Behavior Research, Behavioral Sciences Team - ASPCA

    BIOGRAPHY
  • Autumn Davidson, DVM, MS, DACVIM

    Autumn Davidson, DVM, MS, DACVIM

    Clinical Instructor School of Veterinary Medicine - University of California, Davis

    BIOGRAPHY
  • David Dieffenbach

    David Dieffenbach

    Veterinary Product Strategy - Embark Veterinary

    BIOGRAPHY
  • Jenna Dockweiler, MS, DVM, DACT, CCRT, CVAT

    Jenna Dockweiler, MS, DVM, DACT, CCRT, CVAT

    Veterinary Geneticist, Embark Veterinary Inc.

    BIOGRAPHY
  • Jacquelyn Evans, PhD

    Jacquelyn Evans, PhD

    Assistant Professor, Baker Institute for Animal Health - Cornell University

    BIOGRAPHY
  • Hille Fieten, DVM, MSc, PhD

    Hille Fieten, DVM, MSc, PhD

    Director of the Expertise Centre of Genetics, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine - Utrecht University

    BIOGRAPHY
  • Marty Greer, DVM, JD

    Marty Greer, DVM, JD

    Co-Owner Veterinary Village || Director of Veterinary Services, Revival Animal Health

    BIOGRAPHY
  • Celine Halioua

    Celine Halioua

    Founder & CEO - Loyal

    BIOGRAPHY
  • Samantha Hauser, PhD

    Samantha Hauser, PhD

    Research Scientist II - Embark Veterinary

    BIOGRAPHY
  • William Hendricks, PhD

    William Hendricks, PhD

    Founder and Chief Scientific Officer - Vidium Animal Health || Assistant Professor, Integrated Cancer Genomics - TGen

    BIOGRAPHY
  • Heather Huson, PhD

    Heather Huson, PhD

    Associate Professor of Animal Genetics, Cornell University Department of Animal Sciences

    BIOGRAPHY
  • Antti Iivanainen, DVM, PhD

    Antti Iivanainen, DVM, PhD

    Professor of Veterinary Anatomy, Director of the Bachelor Program in Veterinary Medicine - University of Helsinki

    BIOGRAPHY
  • Joanna J. Ilska, PhD

    Joanna J. Ilska, PhD

    Genetics Research Manager, The Kennel Club (UK)

    BIOGRAPHY
  • Brenda S. Kennedy, DVM MS

    Brenda S. Kennedy, DVM MS

    Vice President of Health and Research - Canine Companions

    BIOGRAPHY
  • Greger Larson, PhD

    Greger Larson, PhD

    Professor of Evolutionary Genomics - University of Oxford

    BIOGRAPHY
  • Larry Letsche, DVM

    Larry Letsche, DVM

    Small Animal Veterinarian - Remrock Farms Veterinary Services

    BIOGRAPHY
  • Benjamin Lewis

    Benjamin Lewis

    Co-founder - The One Health Company

    BIOGRAPHY
  • Christina Lopes

    Christina Lopes

    CEO & Co-founder - The One Health Company

    BIOGRAPHY
  • Zachary Lounsberry

    Zachary Lounsberry

    Product Analyst - Embark

    BIOGRAPHY
  • Gail Miller Bisher

    Gail Miller Bisher

    Director of Communications - The Westminster Kennel Club

    BIOGRAPHY
  • Lisa Peterson

    Lisa Peterson

    Senior Content Strategist, Breeder/Veterinarian - Embark Veterinary

    BIOGRAPHY
  • Mariana Serao

    Mariana Serao

    Director of Canine Science and Technology - Retrieving Freedom Inc.

    BIOGRAPHY
  • Robin P. Smith, PhD

    Robin P. Smith, PhD

    Product Team - Embark

    BIOGRAPHY
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