The Pet Food Science Podcast Show - Dr. Jan Suchodolski: Better Biomarkers for Pet Nutrition | Ep. 164

the pet food science podcast show Jul 30, 2026

In this special episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, our co-host Dr. Jan Suchodolski from Texas A&M University explains why validated analytical methods are essential for reliable pet nutrition and gastrointestinal research. He discusses assay development, biomarker validation, omics technologies, microbiome analysis, and the role of artificial intelligence in improving research quality and diagnostics. Listen now on all major platforms!

What you'll learn:  

  • Assay validation principles
  • Discovery versus validation
  • Microbiome measurement challenges
  • Biomarker development
  • Artificial intelligence applications

 

Meet the guest:

Dr. Jan Suchodolski is Professor, Purina PetCare Endowed Chair for Microbiome Research, Associate Director and Head of Microbiome Sciences at the Gastrointestinal Laboratory at Texas A&M University. His research focuses on gastrointestinal biomarkers, intestinal microbiota, and diagnostic development. He has published more than 400 scientific articles, received the 2024 AVMA Career Achievement in Canine Research Award. He also serves as co-host of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show. Listen to Dr. Jan Suchodolski on The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, available on all major platforms. 

 

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