The Science and Soul of Animal Companionship with Dr. Megan Mueller
Associate professor Megan Mueller spoke with podcast host Nik Tarascio regarding the complexities of the human-animal bond.
Human-Animal Interaction
Human-Animal Interaction Advocate
Megan Mueller, Ph.D., researches and practices how humans and animals benefit from their interactions and companionship
Petting a Dog for Just a Few Minutes Can Reduce Stress and Increase Happy Hormones
People Magazine highlights a recent NPR story on how dogs reduce stress, pulling in a quote from Associate Professor Megan Mueller
Weekly Dose of Wonder: Spending time with a dog can be good for your health
Associate Professor Megan Mueller spoke with NPR on why spending time with a dog can be good for your health
Can Equine-Assisted Learning Help Students Reduce Stress?
Pioneering Cummings School research published in Journal of Veterinary Medical Education
Standing on their Shoulders
Celebrating the altruism of Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine’s volunteers
Therapy dogs help clients at New England Recovery Center stay positive
Tufts Paws for People volunteers visit New England Recovery Center with their dogs to provide animal-assisted therapy
Making the World a Better Place for Humans and their Animal Companions
Dr. Megan Kiely Mueller
How Opioid Use Affects Offspring in Rats
For years, researchers at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine have examined the effects of opioid use in rats to better understand the drugs’ effects in humans