Following on from the first podcast series, The Humanimal Connection Series 2 is our new monthly 10-part podcast series. We look back in history at how our relationship with animals has evolved, the central issue of ethics, and the boundaries and borders of legislation and change advocacy.
It also uncovers the divide in our current education system between human and animal medicine, as well as featuring regular items and updates on the rapid advances and discoveries in science that are bringing about positive change for all species.
Each episode is presented by new host, Jane Davidson (known to many as ‘Jane RVN’), a regular columnist for Vet Times and an avid YouTuber who is currently studying for a PhD in the History of Veterinary Legislation. Throughout the series, which is aimed at a general audience as well as professionals, Jane is joined by academics, scientists, practitioners and professionals from across the fields of human and animal medicine.
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Series 2 - Episode 1: The ancient history of the human and animal relationship and the importance of ethics in One Medicine
Episode 1 kicks off with Dr Emma Griffiths, a lecturer in Classics, Ancient History and Egyptology at the University of Manchester, who explores the fascinating history of animal and human relationships. Emma is joined by Dr Jonathan Leighton, a Harvard molecular biologist, author and founder of the Organisation for the Prevention of Intense Suffering (OPIS). Jonathan discusses the field of ethics and why ethical governance in research is so important.
Series 2 - Episode 2: The Dark Ages of human and animal relations and how One Medicine is presenting in human and veterinary education.
Episode 2 features conversation and debate between anaesthetist Dr Rakhi Ghosh, bioveterinary science student Kerry Holtham and veterinary student Meghan Lawlor on how One Medicine is currently represented in education.
Dr Emma Griffiths also returns to look back at how power, politics and religion changed the way humans related to animals in the Dark Ages.
Series 2 - Episode 3: Practical Ethics for One Medicine with Dr Zohar Lederman and Dr James Yeates
Episode 3 brings Dr James Yeates,CEO of the World Federation for Animals and Dr Zohar Lederman , emergency Doctor and Bio-Ethicist exploring the practical challenges of bringing an ethical framework to make One Medicine the norm.
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