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MRes - Genomic mechanisms that predict severity in a canine Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy model
Lead RVC Supervisor: Prof Richard Piercy and Dr Androniki Psifidi Department: Clinical Science and Services Background, aims and objectives: Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is an invariably fatal, X-linked muscle wasting disease affecting … -
MRes - Characterising the role of long non-coding RNAs (lnc-RNAs) in feline Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Lead RVC Supervisor: Dr. Androniki Psifidi, Prof. David Connolly, Prof. Virginia Luis Fuentes, Dr. Ankit Hinsu Department: Clinical Science and Services, Royal Veterinary College Background, aims and objectives: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy ( … -
MRes - Investigating the role of long non-coding RNAs (lncRNA) in the immunological response to NDV in chicken
Lead RVC Supervisor: Dr. Androniki Psifidi(RVC), Prof. Georgios Banos (University of Edinburgh) Dr. Ankit Hinsu (RVC) Department: Clinical Science and Services Background, aims and objectives: Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are a diverse class … -
Dogs Trust Canine Welfare Grant Project: Evidence-Based Prioritisation of Canine Inherited Diseases (Complete)
This study aims to create an evidence-based prioritisation list of inherited health disorders to underpin reforms of canine health and welfare. -
Disease Surveillance in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and Chow Chows in the UK (Complete)
This project explored the frequency of disorders recorded in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and Chow Chows attending primary-care veterinary practices in the UK. The project also looked at the feasibility of linking Kennel Club pedigree data with … -
Epidemiology of Disorders Reported in Cats and Dogs Attending General Practice in England (Complete)
This project reports on the most common disorders of dogs and cats attending veterinary practice in the UK, their longevity and mortality, and risk factors for chronic kidney disease in dogs. -
Man’s Best Friend: Risk Factors for Canine Cancer (Complete)
This study looked at risk factors for the major canine cancers, including environmental factors which may be markers for disease in co-habiting humans. -
The Effectiveness of Antimicrobials for the Treatment of Canine Pyoderma in the UK (Complete)
This study aimed to estimate the frequency of canine pyoderma and its treatment and to evaluate risk factors for treatment relapse and failure in UK primary and referral veterinary practice. -
Kennel Club Charitable Trust Companion Animal Epidemiologist - Disorders of UK Companion Animals (In Progress)
This collaborative venture between the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) and the Kennel Club Charitable Trust (KCCT) will investigate Canine breed-specific disorder prevalence Risk factors for important canine conditions Common disorders in other … -
Current Usage of Antimicrobials in UK Cats and Dogs (Complete)
This research characterised and quantified antimicrobial use in cats and dogs attending a large group of UK veterinary practices, in order to establish companion animal antimicrobial prescribing behaviour.