Zakład Behawioru i Dobrostanu Zwierząt

PLANS FOR THE FUTURE

1. Genetic basis of animal welfare and behaviour with special consideration of animal models in biomedical research.
2. Identification of volatile organic compounds as early markers of diseases using biological methods based on canine olfaction and chemical analyses.
3. Studies on genetic, epigenetic and neurophysiological mechanisms of emotional behaviours and memory disorders in animal models.
4. Identification of molecular genetic markers for behavioural traits of animal models and farm animals with special consideration of animal welfare.
5.  Role of sense of smell in animal behaviour.
6. Studies on relationships between polymorphism of odour receptor genes and olfactory ability in dogs.