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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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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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Flat-faced dogs; an addictive personality
RVC study highlights breed loyalty for pugs, French bulldogs, and English bulldogs, despite substantial health risksAccording to a new study, 93% of owners of flat-faced dogs – including the Pug, French Bulldog and …
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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, …
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Is the Staffordshire Bull Terrier as tough as its reputation?
New RVC research shows no evidence that Staffordshire Bull Terriers are any less healthy than other breeds in general -
Research into Parkinson’s disease to be pioneered by the Royal Veterinary College and UCL with $7 million grant
Researchers at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) and UCL are launching a pioneering new study into the causes and progression of Parkinson’s disease, following a $7 million grant from the Aligning Science Across Parkinson’s (ASAP) initiative. …Researchers at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) and UCL are launching a pioneering new study into …
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VetCompass study identifies the side effects to systemic glucocorticoids in dogs in the UK
Glucocorticoids are commonly used in companion animal veterinary practice. However, glucocorticoids have been associated with various side effects. This new VetCompass study used data from primary-care clinics in the UK. Review of the records of 3,00 … -
Study reveals flat-faced dogs really are less healthy than other dogs
We now have the answer to that burning question about whether flat-faced dogs truly are less healthy overall -
Social science-led projects awarded £170,000 to combat infectious disease through a cross-disciplinary approach
The RVC and its partners in The Bloomsbury SET programme will bring new perspectives to global human and animal health challengesThe Bloomsbury SET – a £5-million translational research programme led by The Royal Veterinary …