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Summer School in Session
The RVC’s 14th annual summer school opened this week to students considering a career in veterinary medicine and biological sciences. RVC summer students measuring stride length for data collection Undergraduate study is a big commitment of time … -
Pirbright young scientist of the year award
Congratulations to Claire Guinat (PhD student registered at the RVC) who is the joint winner of the Pirbright young scientist of the year award, along with a student from Compton. Claire was nominated for the award by Professor Linda Dixon from the …Congratulations to Claire Guinat (PhD student registered at the RVC) who is the joint winner of the …
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Neurology
Small brachycephalic dog breeds, such as the pug and French bulldog, are prone to develop specific neurological conditions and spinal disorders in particular. -
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 -
The hunting kinetics of Kensa the barn owl
The kinetics of two barn owl hunting phases "leap" and "strike" were investigated, providing insight into particular owl behaviours and morphologies. -
The simple truth behind sheepdog behaviour
Sheepdogs use two simple "driving" and "collecting" rules to herd sheep. This knowledge could be used to design herding robots used for herding livestock, cleaning up the environment, and crowd control. -
New Orthopaedic Research UK Grant awarded
Congratulations to Dr Chantal Chenu who has been awarded a grant to study "Can we improve fracture healing in the elderly by stimulating skeletal perfusion". Dr Chenu explains what the study will involve: "Osteoporotic fractures represent one of …Congratulations to Dr Chantal Chenu who has been awarded a grant to study "Can we improve fracture …
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New bacterial proteins identified in bacteria tempering with the immune response
A new study involving RVC researchers has been published relating to the identification of bacterial proteins identified in Staphylococcus aureus tempering with the immune response. The epidemiology of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus ( …A new study involving RVC researchers has been published relating to the identification of …
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Strengthening Animal Production and Health Through the Immune Response - new EU grant
A research project led at RVC by Dr Damer Blake and Prof Jonathan Rushton, working with Prof Fiona Tomley, has recently been awarded €714K by the European Commission under the Horizon 2020 Sustainable Food Security initiative. The project, ‘ …A research project led at RVC by Dr Damer Blake and Prof Jonathan Rushton, working with Prof Fiona …
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Mechanism of Sulf1 and Sulf2 function in cardiovascular development and myocardial repair
Professor Gurtej Dhoot has been awarded a grant by British Heart Foundation for “Mechanism of Sulf1/Sulf2 function in cardiovascular development and myocardial repair” This study will take place over the next 3 years. Professor Dhoot explains …Professor Gurtej Dhoot has been awarded a grant by British Heart Foundation for “Mechanism of Sulf1/ …