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Sabrina Brando is a PhD Researcher in Psychology at the University of Stirling, focusing on animal and human wellbeing. She is also a Research Associate with the Smithsonian Institution and director of AnimalConcepts, a platform promoting Practical Animal Welfare Science. Her roles include Primate Care Training Instructor for the Pan African Sanctuary Alliance and guest lecturer at multiple universities. Sabrina’s work bridges academia and practice, emphasizing ethical animal care, environmental enrichment, and human-animal relationships. She advocates for compassion fatigue awareness in animal care professions and serves as a Chief Storyteller, fostering storytelling to connect people with animals and nature.
Her research interests center on the interconnectedness of animal and human wellbeing, particularly in captive environments like zoos and aquariums. She explores holistic care approaches for aging animals, occupational stressors in animal care professionals, and ethical frameworks for ex situ breeding programs. Sabrina contributes to academic journals, collaborates on international research projects, and runs workshops through AnimalConcepts.
Sabrina’s publications highlight advancements in marine mammal welfare, enrichment strategies for zoo animals, and the human experience in caregiving roles. She actively participates in expert groups, journal reviews, and educational initiatives, aiming to improve animal welfare standards globally. Her work integrates conservation, education, and ethical practice, reflecting a commitment to ‘flourishing for all.’
