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Please find below suggested HÂþ»­ 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
HÂþ»­ 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
HÂþ»­ 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
HÂþ»­ 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
HÂþ»­ 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
HÂþ»­ 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
HÂþ»­ 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
HÂþ»­ 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
HÂþ»­ 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