Center for the Interaction of Animals and Society

University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine | 3800 Spruce St. Phildelphia, PA 19106 | Phone: 215.898.5438

CIAS Staff and Associates

As a multidisciplinary research center, the work of the CIAS is conducted by a team of staff and collaborators from the School of Veterinary Medicine as well as a range of other schools and departments across Penn's campus. Members of this collaborative group include:

Christina Bach, MSW, LSW, Director of Veterinary Social Work and Pet Bereavement Services, Ryan Veterinary Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Deborah L. Duffy, PhD, Research Specialist, Center for the Interaction of Animals and Society

Katherine A. Kruger, MSW, Assistant Director, Center for the Interaction of Animals and Society

Jodi Levinthal, MSW, Doctoral Student, University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy & Practice

Michael Moyer, VMD, Director, Shelter Animal Medicine Program, University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine

James A. Serpell, PhD, Director, Center for the Interaction of Animals and Society