Powell Laboratory
About
At the Powell Laboratory, we are dedicated to conducting innovative research about companion animal behavior, welfare, and human-animal relationships. We use a One Health/One Welfare framework, often partnering with community organizations, to study the experiences of diverse animal and human populations. Our goal is to produce robust scientific findings that translate to meaningful, real-world impacts to improve the lives of companion animals and the people who care for them.
Our Research
The number of people that own companion animals is growing in many countries around the world while, at the same time, animals are filling increasingly important roles within our lives. We are dedicated to understanding how human-animal interactions impact both animal and human well-being while considering the broader socioeconomic and cultural environments in which they exist. Our lab strives to produce translatable knowledge to maximize the human-animal bond and its ability to promote the well-being of animals and people.
Publications
Director, Powell Laboratory
Lauren Powell, PhD
Assistant Professor of Animal Welfare and Behavior
Work with Us
- Animal behavior, welfare and quality of life
- Adoption outcomes and support
- Attitudes towards animals
- Health impacts of human-animal interactions
- Shared social inequities and social determinants of health
Find Us
University of Pennsylvania
School of Veterinary Medicine
3800 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Our Team
Jessie Dyer, PhD, MSPH, MA
Bethany Moyer, PhD
News and Notes
Forging healthy bonds with canine companions (link is external)
Penn Vet postdoc Lauren Powell’s research illuminates how the personalities of both dogs and their owners influence the pairs’ ability to overcome behavioral challenges.