José Denis-Robichaud

José Denis-Robichaud is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Veterinary Biomedicine at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Université de Montréal, with her campus based in Rimouski. She holds board certification as a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine since 2021 and previously worked as an independent consultant-researcher for nearly a decade before joining the faculty.

Her educational background includes a Ph.D. in Population Medicine (2017, University of Guelph), an M.Sc. in Veterinary Medicine with specialization in Epidemiology (2013, Université de Montréal), and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.M.V., 2011, Université de Montréal). She is actively engaged in multiple research networks including GREZOSP (Research Group in Zoonosis Epidemiology and Public Health), RQR (Quebec Network in Reproduction), Op+lait (Research Group for Optimal Quality Milk), and CERCL (Centre for Clinical Expertise and Research in Animal Health and Well-being).

Dr. Denis-Robichaud's research spans veterinary epidemiology, dairy cattle health and reproduction, and One Health approaches that integrate animal and human health. Her work frequently examines the intersection of technology, animal health, and producer well-being in agricultural settings. She is currently recruiting Master's students for a project investigating the impact of technologies in dairy farming through a One Health lens, evaluating how smart farming tools affect both cow health and farmer quality of life.

Her publication record demonstrates expertise across multiple domains including dairy cattle reproduction, disease diagnostics, veterinary preventive medicine, and public health. Recent publications analyze reproductive tract diseases, metabolic disorders in dairy cows, and the application of precision livestock farming technologies. She has also contributed significantly to One Health research, with studies on zoonotic disease transmission, social media analysis of public health behavior during pandemics, and the mental health impacts on animal health workers.

• Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine (2021)

Dr. Denis-Robichaud actively supervises graduate students and is currently seeking Master's candidates for her technology impact project. Her research involves collaborations across multiple institutions and disciplines, reflecting her commitment to interdisciplinary approaches in veterinary science. She has conducted studies on farm animal welfare, including research on euthanasia practices and their psychological impacts on dairy farmers, demonstrating her comprehensive approach to animal and human health within agricultural systems.