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MRes - Biomechanical computer simulation of locomotion in reptiles
Lead RVC Supervisor: Prof John Hutchinson, Chris Richards and Friedl De Groote (KU-Leuven, Belgium) Department: Comparative Biomedical Sciences (Hawkshead campus-based) Background, aims and objectives: The remarkable bipedal mode of early … -
MRes - Developing treatments for Batten disease, a childhood neurodegenerative disease
Lead RVC Supervisor: Dr Claire Russell, Dr Valentina Marchica Department: Comparative Biomedical Sciences Background, aims and objectives: The zebrafish is a prominent model to study inherited diseases. Mutations in CLN3 cause approximately … -
Royal Veterinary College welcomes community for Open Farm Sunday
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) opened the gates to RVC Boltons Park Farm to the public over the weekend as part of the national LEAF Open Farm Sunday initiative. More than 1,500 visitors came to see the innovative teaching farm, consisting of … -
MRes - Temperature sensitivity of flight muscle mechanics in zebra finch
Supervisors: Dr Andrea Gaede & Dr Timothy West Department: Comparative Biomedical Sciences Project Details: How are small, agile birds able to perform complex manoeuvres? We will investigate this question by analysing how flight muscles respond … -
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Headshaking Treated by PENS
Equine headshaking was successfully treated with a new treatment called percutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (PENS) at the RVC -
Pebble’s Story: How the RVC’s Blood Donor of the Year helped save her life
When Pebble became unwell, a visit to the vet revealed that her red blood cell count had dropped significantly, and she would require emergency treatment. Pebble’s owners, Layla and Ciaran, brought her to the RVC Small Animal Referrals Hospital the same day. Thanks to a blood donation from Theo, our 2025 Feline Blood Donor of the Year, Pebble received the care she needed to begin her recovery.When Pebble became unwell, a visit to the vet revealed that her red blood cell count had dropped …
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Feedback on Blended Learning
We’re always keen to hear more about your experience with blended learning. Ways to give feedback: Digital Learning Champions (DLCs) – The Digital Learning Champions for each course work with our LEARN team and the blended learning project group … -
How to Apply
The application process varies depending on the course you would like to apply for, when you want to start, and whether you are applying from the UK or from outside the UK. UCAS All students are usually required to apply for undergraduate degrees … -
MRes - Regulation of neural Mitochondrial Dynamics by the energy sensor, AMPK
Supervisors: Dr Claire Thornton and Dr Helen Stolp Department: Comparative Biomedical Sciences Project Details Babies experiencing asphyxia during birth are at risk of significant long-term disabilities such as cerebral palsy and epilepsy. … -
MRes - Enhancing mitochondrial function in development neurons: a potential neuroprotective therapy for preterm brain injury
Lead RVC Supervisor: Dr. Helen Stolp, Dr. Claire Thornton Department: Comparative Biomedical Sciences Background, aims and objectives: In the UK, 10% of all births occur preterm, with 25-30% (~15,000) of these infants subsequently diagnosed …