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Karen Machin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Veterinary Biomedical Sciences at the University of Saskatchewan. She is also a Resident in Animal Behaviour, with expertise in stress physiology, endocrinology in waterfowl, and pain management in non-mammalian species.
Her academic credentials include a BSc and DVM from the University of Guelph, followed by an MSc and PhD from the University of Saskatchewan. Her residency in Avian, Exotic, and Zoological Medicine further highlights her specialization.
Research interests:
- Physiological responses to environmental stressors in waterfowl
- Analgesia and pain management in non-mammalian species
- Animal behavior studies, particularly in avian and exotic species
- Application of advanced imaging techniques (e.g., synchrotron X-ray fluorescence) to environmental toxicology
Her publications focus on avian anesthesia protocols, trace metal deposition in feathers, and wildlife health monitoring, reflecting interdisciplinary work at the intersection of veterinary medicine and environmental biology.
Dr. Machin teaches courses in developmental anatomy, ecosystem health, respiratory physiology, and anesthesia/analgesia pharmacology, contributing to both undergraduate and graduate education.
