Consistency and minimizing stressors are imperative to any research study! Today on the LASt Word Podcast, instructor and clinical veterinarian at Tulane National Primate Research Centre, Dr. Adam K. Myers (DVM, LATG) joins us to discuss his latest paper, ‘Evaluating Outcomes of Diazepam Administration in Gradual Steps Introductions of Adult Male and Female Rhesus Macaques’. Tuning in, you’ll hear about Dr. Myers’ career journey, the team that assisted him with his study, a breakdown of the introduction methods, and what Dr. Myers’ hypothesis was for the study. We delve into a breakdown of the study’s design before discussing some of its findings. Dr. Myers also shares his thoughts on diazepam and its alternatives before unpacking some of the study’s limitations and challenges and his advice for anyone wanting to embark on pursuits similar to his own.
Key Points From This Episode:
A look at Dr. Myers’ fascinating career. The team that helped him with his paper. A synopsis of the study’s introduction methods. Insight into Dr. Myers’ hypothesis for this study. Breaking down the highlights of the study’s design. An overview of some of the findings of this study. Dr. Myers’ thoughts on diazepam alternatives. A few of the study’s limitations and challenges.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
'Evaluating Outcomes of Diazepam Administration in Gradual Steps Introductions of Adult Male and Female Rhesus Macaques' American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS)
Journal of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (JAALAS)The LASt Word: An AALAS Podcast