Roger Smith
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Roger is Professor of Equine Orthopaedics at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC). He currently divides his time equally between running a specialist orthopaedic service within the RVC and continuing to direct research into equine tendon disease
Biography
He qualified as a veterinary surgeon from Cambridge University in 1987 and, after 2 years in practice, returned to academia to undertake further clinical training as a Resident in Equine Studies at the Royal Veterinary College. Following his residency, he undertook a 3 year research project culminating in the award of a PhD for his studies on the extracellular matrix of equine tendon. He remained at the Royal Veterinary College, first as a Lecturer in Equine Surgery, then as Senior Lecturer in Equine Surgery before his appointment to a Professorship in December 2003
Research
Roger’s main area of research is understanding the mechanisms of tendon ageing. He also has projects investigating the epidemiology of tendon disease in the horse, the development of a serological assay for tendonitis, and stem cell therapy for tendons in conjunction with a commercial company, VetCell Bioscience Ltd.
Selected Publications
Smith JJ, Ross MW, Smith RKW (2006) Anabolic effects of acellular bone marrow, platelet rich plasma, and serum on equine ligament fibroblasts in vitro. Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol. 19, 43-47.
Eliashar E, Dyson SJ, Archer RM, Singer ER, Smith RK. (2005) Two clinical manifestations of desmopathy of the accessory ligament of the deep digital flexor tendon in the hindlimb of 23 horses. Equine Vet J. 37(6):495-500.
Smith RK, Webbon PM. (2005) Harnessing the stem cell for the treatment of tendon injuries: heralding a new dawn? Br J Sports Med. 39, 582-584.
Smith R.K., Dyson S.J., Schramme M.C., Head M.J., Payne R.J., Platt D., and Walmsley J. (2005) Osteoarthritis of the talocalcaneal joint in 18 horses. Equine Vet J., 37, 166-171.
Goodman SA, May SA, Heinegard D, and Smith RK. (2004) Tenocyte response to cyclical strain and transforming growth factor beta is dependent upon age and site of origin. Biorheology. 41(5):613-28.