Colin Driver
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Colin is a senior clinical training scholar (resident) in neurology and neurosurgery at the Queen Mother Hospital for small Animals.
Biography
Colin graduated as a vet from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), having completed an intercalated degree in immunology and oncology at Kings College London. He was previously employed in the neuropathology department of the Veterinary Laboratories Agency, and remained at the RVC to complete a rotating internship at the QMHA before starting his residency in neurology and neurosurgery. He is enrolled for the diploma of specialisation from the European College of Veterinary Neurology (EVCN) and the master of veterinary medicine degree.
Research
Colin's main area of interest is the investigation and treatment canine and feline spinal cord disease, particularly Syringomyelia in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels.
Teaching
Colin is involved in teaching clinical neurology and neurosurgery to undergraduate veterinary students, interns and nurses who are rotating through the service.
Selected Publications
Driver, C. J., Rusbridge, C., McGonnell, I., Volk, H. A., 2010. Morphometric Assessment of Cranial Volumes in Age-Controlled Cavalier King Charles Spaniels with and without Syringomyelia. Vet Rec 167: 978-979.
Driver, C. J., Rusbridge, C., Cross, H. R., McGonnell, I., Volk, H. A., 2010. Relationship of brain parenchyma in the caudal cranial fossa and ventricle size to Syringomyelia. JSAP 51: 382-386.
Upchurch, J., McGonnell, I., Driver, C.J., Butler, L., Volk, H.A., 2011. Influence of head positioning on the assessment of Chiari-like malformation in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. Vet Record 169:177.
Driver, C., Volk.H.A.., 2011. Can breeding strategies modify or eliminate the syringomyelia phenotype? Vet Record 169:679-680.