Our research group explores the intersection of veterinary medicine and sustainability. We define sustainability as the responsible use of resources in ways that support animal, human, and environmental health—now and for generations to come. In veterinary medicine, this means providing high-quality care while minimizing harm to the ecosystems that sustain life.
We aim to help the veterinary profession become a leader in sustainability by combining interdisciplinary research, education innovation, and collaboration across professions. Our work identifies opportunities to reduce the environmental footprint of animal care, integrate sustainability into veterinary education, and understand how environmental change affects animal health and welfare. Together, these efforts advance a more resilient and responsible future for veterinary medicine.
Our Team
We are a multidisciplinary group of researchers, students, and collaborators dedicated to advancing sustainability within veterinary medicine. Our expertise spans epidemiology, pathology, public health, environmental science, and clinical practice. We partner with colleagues across disciplines and institutions to ensure our research has real-world relevance and impact.
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Kelly Greenhut of the Duncan lab won third place for their research poster in the Pedagogy category.
Danni Scott, mentored by Colleen Duncan, won a Top Scholar Award from CVMBS.
Dr. Colleen Duncan speaks with Denver 7 about her research on the effect of smoke on dogs.