About The Dog Aging Project with Dr. Kate E. Creevy

24Jul

What is the Dog Aging Project?

We all love dogs, but aging? Not so much. The Dog Aging Project is the largest companion dog health study in the world with over 47,000+ dogs enrolled. The goal of this study is to understand how biology, lifestyle, and environment influence aging. Once we have a better understanding of these determinants, their goal is to intervene to increase all dog’s healthspan, the period of life spent free of disease.

The DAP team will follow tens of thousands of dogs for ten years in order to identify the factors that maximize healthy aging!

Dr. Kate Creevy with her dog at the Texas A&M clinic.Dog Aging Project, the largest companion dog health study. Founder and Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr. Kate Creevy.

Dog Aging Project, the largest companion dog health study. Founder and Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr. Kate Creevy.

In this episode, I will be interviewing Dr. Kate E. Creevy, Chief Veterinary Officer at the Dog Aging Project and Internal Medicine Specialist at Texas A&M, to learn more about what this research is all about. Together, we will discuss the DAP’s interesting findings about dogs and aging and how this community science project aims to better the lives of thousands of aging dogs and humans.

So, don’t miss out on this exciting episode, and learn how you and your furry friend can be part of the largest canine health study in the world!

To nominate your dog and join the Dog Aging Project Pack make sure to check out: Home – Dog Aging Project

Aggie International Talk Podcast – Ep 2: From Europe to A&M

28Apr

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Episode 2: From Europe to Texas A&M

Throughout our lives, especially as young adults, we are faced by constant change and uncertainty of what the future holds. Moving from Europe to the US for college education is a decision that can be both exciting and overwhelming all at once. It is a big step, but it can also be the experience of a lifetime.

Many college students, from the United States and all over the world, often day-dream about the experience of studying abroad in Europe. This being said, it will be interesting to explore this POV from young adults that left their lives in Europe to come find their American Dream. So, don’t miss out in this episode as we dive deep into this topic and more here at Aggie International Talk.

Meet our guests

Our first guest is Pierre Louis Carminati, a Master student from France. He graduated from EM Strasbourg Business School for his undergraduate. Shortly after working for a bank for a few months, he quickly realized he wants to pursue a career in the United States. He moved to College Station, not knowing what to expect, drawn by the prestige of Mays Business School and the possibilities getting a degree from Texas A&M could offer to his career. As of right now, he is navigating the job searching process and looking to stay and work in the US after he finishes his Master in Finance.

Lastly, Alex Garriga, from Barcelona, Spain, is doing a Master in Communications. He moved to College Station in 2021. Alex was originally only staying for one year as an exchange student and ended up staying longer here at Texas A&M as is hoping to find a job here in the US and stay close to the area.

Where to find us

Episodes come out April 28th on Spotify- AGCJ366: Podcasts for Aggies or at our website here.

Aggie International Talk – Ep 1: From Latin America to A&M

28Apr

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Episode 1: Latin America

Moving from Latin America to the US for college is a significant life-changing experience. It can be exciting, challenging, and daunting at the same time. Despite the challenges, there are many rewards to studying in the US as a Latin American student. One of the most significant benefits is the opportunity to receive a high-quality education. The US is home to some of the world’s most prestigious universities, and many Latin American students choose to study in the US to gain access to these institutions, such as Texas A&M University.

In this episode of Aggie International Talk, me and our guests will discuss these challenges and rewards while sharing the good and not so good experiences as we reminisce over our college years here at a A&M.

Meet our guests

Headshot of Angela Araujo

Our first guest, Angela Araujo Chavez, is a graduating senior majoring in Economics, moving to the US from Venezuela straight after high school. She attended a community college for two years and eventually transferred to Texas A&M. She now volunteers her time helping advise other students like herself that wish to get into a university by talking about her personal experience and guiding others through this process.

Headshot of Juan Perez

Like her, our second guest also moved from Venezuela in 2019 Juan Andres Perez, is a senior in Mechanical Engineering who always dreamed of attending Texas A&M like his cousin, and today he has already successfully landed his dream job working as a motor engineer. He feels as though this experience has helped him tremendously to grow as a person and feels ready to go anywhere life takes him now.

Headshot of Ale Gonzalez

Alejandra Gonzalez is a freshman who moved from Ciudad de Mexico in 2020 and now majoring in accounting, she loves the diversity that Texas A&M has shown her, but still hopes to find her crowd here and become a successful professional while navigating the struggles of being a first-gen American college student.

Where to find us

Episodes come out April 28th on Spotify- AGCJ366: Podcasts for Aggies or at our website here.