Meet our research team
The people behind the science
Get to know the dedicated experts working to improve the lives of senior dogs. Our team brings warmth, experience, and a passion for canine well-being to every study.
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Carter Easler
Carter is a clinical researcher and educator specializing in functional medicine for pets. As Principal Investigator of the Senior Dog Study, he brings together science and compassion to explore how natural therapies like medicinal mushrooms may support cognitive health and longevity in aging dogs.
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Dr. Joel Ehrenzweig, DVM, MRCVS
Dr. Joel Ehrenzweig is a veterinarian and researcher with more than 30 years of experience advancing integrative health for animals. As Study Director for the Senior Dog Study, he leads the Veterinary Health Research Centers (VHRC) in pioneering clinical research on natural compounds, including medicinal mushrooms, to better understand their role in supporting cognitive health in senior dogs.
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Angela Ardolino
Angela is a certified cannabis and fungi clinician, rescue-farm founder, and longtime advocate for natural pet wellness. With more than a decade of hands-on experience rehabilitating senior and chronically ill animals, she blends clinical education with real-world results to develop plant and mushroom based formulations that support dogs’ cognitive health, mobility, and overall vitality.