Welcome to The HAB Lab!
The Human-Animal Bond (HAB) Lab is a new interdisciplinary research group located in the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Arizona, opened in Fall 2023.
Led by Dr. Kerri Rodriguez, our research explores the mechanisms, outcomes, and implications of the human-animal bond for human and animal wellbeing. We seek to understand how positive interactions with animals – including those with companion, therapy, facility, and service animals – may lead to therapeutic benefits among vulnerable populations.
The HAB Lab is currently recruiting graduate students for 2024! Students will pursue their dissertation research in human-animal interaction, but will go through the UA Psychology program for their PhDs.
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Hello! I’m Dr. Kerri Rodriguez
I direct the Human-Animal Bond Lab (HAB Lab) at the University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine.
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