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Please find below suggested ÑÇÖÞ91ÊÓƵ University experts on current topics of regional, provincial, national and international interest forÌýWednesday, February 6, 2019.Ìý

Young people’s push for perfectionism is exhausting and dangerous
ÑÇÖÞ91ÊÓƵ Expert:ÌýDr. Simon Sherry, Professor and Director of Clinical Training, Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, Department of Psychiatry.Ìý
Research Specialties:ÌýClinical psychology, depression, anxiety, personality, perfectionism, psychopathology, suicide, eating disorders, alcohol problems.
°ä´Ç²Ô³Ù²¹³¦³Ù:ÌýSimon.Sherry@dal.caÌýand 902-494-7719/902-466-2789.

Is it time to assess the environmental impact of ‘Roll up the Rim’ campaign?Ìý
ÑÇÖÞ91ÊÓƵ Expert:ÌýSylvain Charlebois, Professor, Food Distribution and Policy, Faculties of Management and Agriculture.
Research Specialties:ÌýFood distribution, food policy, food safety, food security, traceability.
°ä´Ç²Ô³Ù²¹³¦³Ù:Ìýsylvain.charlebois@dal.caÌýand 902-222-4142.Ìý

Polarized reaction to President Trump’s State of the Union AddressÌý
ÑÇÖÞ91ÊÓƵ Expert:ÌýDr. Robert Huish, Associate Professor, Undergraduate Advisor, Department of International Development Studies.
Research Specialties:ÌýGlobal health, North Korea, Cuban development, activism and social justice.
°ä´Ç²Ô³Ù²¹³¦³Ù:Ìýhuish@dal.ca and 902-494-2979.

Flu vaccine shortage frustrates Nova Scotia parentsÌý
ÑÇÖÞ91ÊÓƵ Expert:ÌýDr. Scott Halperin, Division of Infectious Diseases, Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Department of Microbiology and Immunology.
Research Specialties:ÌýVaccinology, pertussis, clinical trials, immunization, meningococcal vaccine, influenza vaccine.
°ä´Ç²Ô³Ù²¹³¦³Ù:Ìýscott.halperin@dal.caÌýand 902-449-8502.

Halifax still hopeful CFL team and stadium will become a realityÌý
ÑÇÖÞ91ÊÓƵ Expert:ÌýDr. Liesl Gambold, Associate Professor, Department of Sociology and Social Anthropology.
Research Specialties:ÌýEconomy, work and development, critical health studies, migration – immigration, political economy.
Contact:Ìýliesl.gambold@dal.caÌýand 902-494-3689. Ìý

Frustration and angst out west could lead to formation of Western Canada political party
ÑÇÖÞ91ÊÓƵ Expert:ÌýLori Turnbull, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science.
Research Specialties:ÌýCanadian parliamentary governance, political ethics, elections, electoral systems, and public engagement.Ìý
°ä´Ç²Ô³Ù²¹³¦³Ù:Ìýlturnbul@dal.ca and 902-494-6605.

Research aims to improve quality and marketability of Canadian applesÌý
ÑÇÖÞ91ÊÓƵ Expert:ÌýDr. Sean Myles,ÌýAssociate Professor, University Research Chair, Department of Plant, Food, and Environmental Sciences.Ìý
Research specialties:Genomics, population genetics, genetic mapping, apples.
°ä´Ç²Ô³Ù²¹³¦³Ù:Ìýseanmichaelmyles@dal.caÌýand 902-365-8460/902-690-7093.Ìý

Healthier chickens, happier farmers? Responsible use of antibiotics will lead to sustainable chicken production
ÑÇÖÞ91ÊÓƵ Expert:ÌýDr. Deborah Adewole, Assistant Professor, Department of Animal Science and Aquaculture.Ìý
Research specialties:ÌýAntibiotic use and antibiotic resistance in poultry production, evaluation of alternatives to antibiotics in poultry, dietary manipulation and management strategies to enhance gut health of poultry, dietary strategies towards antibiotics-free poultry production, poultry nutrition and the environment.
Contact:Ìýdeborah.adewole@dal.caÌýand 902-893-8023.Ìý