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Researchers develop combined cellular and molecular treatment to help improve recovery after spinal cord injury
New type of combined cell treatment with the aim of improving recovery after spinal cord injury in companion animals and, ultimately, humans.A team of researchers, led by Dr Nicolas Granger at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) and Dr Liang- …
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Royal Veterinary College and Evgen Pharma secure funding to explore treatment for osteoarthritis
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) and Evgen Pharma, a clinical stage drug development company, have secured funding from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) for a 4-year PhD studentship focused on investigating treatment for osteoarthritis. -
New Thoroughbred genetic fracture risk scoring system developed by the RVC discovers collagen is contributing factor
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) into genetic risks of fracture in Thoroughbred horses has found that horses with lower levels of collagen type III have a higher risk of fracture. Previously, there has been limited research …New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) into genetic risks of fracture in Thoroughbred …
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RVC to provide world-class training to more students thanks to government funding
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has announced new funding for the next five years to support collaborative PhD training via the London Interdisciplinary Doctoral Programme (LIDo), in the form of a new Doctoral Landscape Award. As a prominent …UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has announced new funding for the next five years to support …
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New Book Chapter - the dog as a model for human longevity
As well as working to improve animal health and welfare, VetCompass is now contributing toward a greater understanding of human health. There are remarkable overlaps and similarities in health between humans and dogs. The dog is the most … -
RVC postgraduates attend inaugural food systems event
RVC postgraduate students were among those attending the inaugural Innovative Food Systems Teaching and Learning (IFSTAL) summer schoolRoyal Veterinary College (RVC) postgraduate students were among those attending the inaugural …
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RVC statement on the involvement of veterinary schools in research
RVC statement on the involvement of veterinary schools in research for human and animal health benefitRVC statement on the involvement of veterinary schools in research
Animals contribute to human …
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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 …Fractures of the elbow joint (humeral condyle fractures – see figure 1) can be challenging to …
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RVC researcher presents poster on a potentially exciting new treatment for skeletal disorders
Dr Andrew Pitsillides, Professor of Skeletal Dynamics at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has today presented a poster at the American Society of Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR) highlighting a potential new treatment for skeletal disorders such …Dr Andrew Pitsillides, Professor of Skeletal Dynamics at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has …
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The RVC joins with Mansoura University in Egypt to establish transnational education partnership in veterinary medicine
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Mansoura University in Egypt which sets out the aim of developing a transnational partnership in veterinary medicine. The two universities are exploring …