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• New research by the RVC calls for social science input into pandemic policy and response

  

  Challenges and implications for One Health research and the importance of including the social sciences in creating effective government policy to mitigate the spread of zoonotic diseases, such as Covid-19.

   11 May 2020

  A new study by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), highlights the challenges and implications for …

• New study heralds breakthrough for treatment of common equine cancer

  

  A new study, led by researchers at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), King’ s College London (KCL), the University of Edinburgh and University College London (UCL), has made a significant breakthrough in scientists’ understanding of squamous cell …

   19 May 2020

• French Bulldogs predisposed to catastrophic elbow fractures, according to RVC research

  

  Fractures of the elbow joint (humeral condyle fractures – see figure 1) can be challenging to repair and in certain dog breeds can happen with minimal trauma, often when dogs are quite young. These fractures are painful and cannot be managed …

   29 May 2020

  Fractures of the elbow joint (humeral condyle fractures – see figure 1) can be challenging to …

• The Royal Veterinary College scores top marks for its Sutton Trust Summer School

  

  Results from the Sutton Trust’s recent UK Summer Schools University Comparison Report have highlighted impressive results from The Royal Veterinary College’s (RVC) Summer School.

   01 Jun 2020

• Royal Veterinary College professor wins prestigious research award

  

  Professor Harriet Syme of the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has been announced as the winner of the Petplan Charitable Trust Scientific Research Award 2020. The award is made for outstanding contributions to veterinary research and reflects …

   02 Jun 2020

  Professor Harriet Syme of the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has been announced as the winner of …

• Flat-faced dogs such as bulldogs, French bulldogs and pugs at increased risk of heat stroke

  

  Latest VetCompass research: Breeds with flat faces (brachycephalic) are at particular risk of developing heat stroke, the largest study of its kind suggests

   12 Jun 2020

• RVC Equine vet appointed as Honorary Vet for the Riding for the Disabled Association

  

  Dr Nick Hart has been appointed as the new national Honorary Vet for the Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) after being nominated by its members. The Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) provides equine opportunities for 25,000 disabled …

   03 Jul 2020

• RVC:KCL Collaborative LIDo Studentship investigates air pollution exposure and neonatal brain development

  

  We are delighted to receive one of the prestigious BBSRC LIDo studentships and to welcome Rebecca Morris into the NeuroCellular Stress Group to carry out her PhD at the RVC. Although Becky will be based in Dr Claire Thornton’s lab at the RVC Camden …

   20 Jul 2020

  We are delighted to receive one of the prestigious BBSRC LIDo studentships and to welcome Rebecca …

• RVC researchers win grant for vital project on coronavirus infections in companion animals

  

  The study, named MASCOT could pave the way to a greater understanding of why certain people are more susceptible to COVID-19, as well as helping to identify new treatment targets.

   27 Jul 2020

  Researchers at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) have been awarded a grant worth almost £200,000 …

• Pioneering RVC research identifies a key reason for equine pregnancy loss

  

  Research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has demonstrated that a chromosomal defect is the reason why a significant proportion of horse pregnancies fail within the first two months of development. This will pave the way for new diagnostic …

   10 Aug 2020