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Georgia Mason is a behavioral biologist specializing in animal welfare with a focus on improving the lives of captive animals. Her research explores how housing conditions affect the welfare, stress levels, and behavior of various species. With a particular emphasis on understanding the physiological needs of animals, she investigates how conventional housing induces psychological issues akin to human disorders such as OCD and autism. Georgia's work has gained recognition and she has been a finalist for federal graduate advising awards, demonstrating her commitment to effective mentoring in equity, diversity, and inclusion within STEM. Through her leadership at the Campbell Centre for the Study of Animal Welfare at the University of Guelph, she promotes research that informs better captive animal care practices. Georgia's lab is engaged in projects that analyze the emotional states of animals and develop new methodologies to assess animal welfare, particularly in mice. She actively seeks creative and critical thinkers who are passionate about animal welfare to join her research team.
Campbell Centre for the Study of Animal Welfare • Guelph, ON
Leads research and educational initiatives on animal welfare.
Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).