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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.Researchers at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) have been awarded a grant worth almost £200,000 …
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HBLB grant awarded to investigate coordination dynamics in racehorse-rider dyads trotting over turf, synthetic and tarmac surfaces
A new Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB) “small grant” has been awarded to Dr Kate Horan and Dr. Thilo Pfau to study coordination dynamics in racehorse-rider dyads trotting over turf, synthetic and tarmac surfaces and is a follow-up study to the …A new Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB) “small grant” has been awarded to Dr Kate Horan and Dr. …
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RVC study into congenital intrahepatic shunt classifications to help improve care for dogs
A new descriptive study has determined important variations in the classification of congenital birth defects that occur in various dog breeds - an important step in diagnosis, surgical method and recommended treatmentsA new descriptive study has determined important variations in the classification of congenital …
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RVC lecturer awarded Physiological Society research grant to study tissue repair and regeneration
Dr Caroline Pellet-Many has been awarded a prestigious research grant from the Physiological Society, available to scientists in their first academic position: https://www.physoc.org/news_article/2020-research-grant-awardees-announced/. Caroline, …Dr Caroline Pellet-Many has been awarded a prestigious research grant from the Physiological …
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New award-winning RVC research reveals the importance of a One Health approach if elimination of a major parasitic disease is to be achieved
This study highlights how viable zoonotic hybridisation between parasites of humans with those of animals, together with wider ecosystem contexts, can affect the transmission and resilience of the disease.A new study published in Lancet Planetary Health led by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), working …
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RVC Lecturer awarded BVA Animal Welfare Foundation research grant to study the COVID ‘Pandemic Puppy’ phenomenon in the UK
Dr Rowena Packer has been awarded a research grant from the BVA Animal Welfare Foundation. These grants are available to experienced researchers for short, desk-based research projects on high priority issues in animal welfare. Rowena, Lecturer in …Dr Rowena Packer has been awarded a research grant from the BVA Animal Welfare Foundation. These …
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New VetCompass tool aids diagnosis of Cushing’s syndrome in dogs
Freely accessible tool, developed at the RVC, designed to be used in practice to support decision-making and increase confidence in diagnosis. -
VetCompass study reveals new insights on seizures and epilepsy in cats
Neurological disorders are supposedly a leading cause of death in cats but, until now, there has been little information on how commonly cats are affected by seizure disorders or epilepsy. The latest VetCompass study shines new light on these … -
RVC researchers lead vital study on global food systems
Important study highlighting the need for a holistic approach to understanding food systems if significant progress is to be made in producing healthy and nutritious food in an environmentally sustainable way to all people at all times.Researchers from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) have led an important study as part of the …
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Two Bloomsbury SET grants awarded to Dr Mehroosh Tak
Congratulations to Dr Mehroosh Tak, who with colleagues, has been awarded two Bloomsbury SET grants, to work on the following two projects: Assessing social acceptability and economic impact of centralised antibiotic usage data collection for GB …Congratulations to Dr Mehroosh Tak, who with colleagues, has been awarded two Bloomsbury SET grants, …