About

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Dr. Michael Kent is a Professor of Radiation Oncology in the Department of Surgical and
Radiological Sciences at the University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary
Medicine. Dr. Kent graduated from veterinary school at UC Davis in 1997 where he also received his Master’s Degree in clinical research. In 2013 he became the Director of the Center for Companion Animal Health. He is also the program co-leader for the Comparative Oncology Program at the UC Davis Medical School’s NCI designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. He is an author on over 125 peer reviewed publications.

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Exploring Companion Animal Science

The Vetrospective Team.

Nancy Bei, Program Manager

Nancy is the Center Manager at the UC Davis Center for Companion Animal Health (CCAH).

Danae Blythe Unti, Producer, Director

Danae is a lifelong Animal Advocate, Dedicated Dressage Rider, + Design lover.

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Andy Cowitt, Audio Producer

Andy does graphic design, multimedia production and web development for the Koret Shelter Medicine Program.

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Tim Gahagan, Theme Music

Wendy Gahagan, Animal Episode Portraits

Vinnie Rodriguez, Logo Design

Lori Pryt, Cartoon of Dr. Kent

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