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Dissecting the genetic architecture of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in cats
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common inherited cardiac disease in humans (1 in 500) and cats (1 in 7). The disease is strikingly similar in the two species, although the feline prevalence is much higher. HCM is characterized by …Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common inherited cardiac disease in humans (1 in 500) …
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Evolution of Influenza A Viruses (IAV) in Swine
Dr Nicola Lewis has been awarded a grant by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) to work on Characterization of the Evolution of Influenza A Viruses (IAV) in Swine. This project will be run in partnership with the Animal and Plant Health Agency …Dr Nicola Lewis has been awarded a grant by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) to work on …
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Bloomsbury SET - new grant awarded
The Bloomsbury SET is a partnership between RVC, LSHTM, SOAS and LSE, who received a grant from Research England to support a range of activities to address the challenges of ‘pathogen emergence’ in Europe and LMIC through the Connecting …The Bloomsbury SET is a partnership between RVC, LSHTM, SOAS and LSE, who received a grant from …
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One giant leap for VetCompass™
New research, based on the VetCompass™ programme at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), uses machine learning to detect false-positive disease references in veterinary clinical notes. Clinicians often include references to diseases in clinical … -
Owners thank generous blood donors who saved Stan’s life
Stan was brought to the Royal Veterinary College at the end of April for the management of severe gastroenteritis after eating a rotting animal carcass on a walk. He was critically unwell, and was admitted to Emergency & Critical Care where he underwent repeat surgeries after an infection was detected in his abdomen.Stan was brought to the Royal Veterinary College at the end of April for the management of severe …
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So, are crossbred dogs healthier than purebred dogs?
The VetCompass Programme uses clinical information on 2 million dogs shared from over 450 UK veterinary practices to examine health and welfare issues. A current hot topic in canine health asks whether crossbred dogs are healthier than purebred dogs … -
Why Refer to us?
Information about making a referral to RVC Small Animal Referrals. Referrals to the team can only be made by veterinary surgeons. If you are an animal owner and would like your pet to be referred to investigation or treatment then speak to your local vet -
Angela Holder (early career researcher) awarded a grant to host a LIDO REP summer student
Dr Angela Holder was awarded a grant to host a LIDO REP summer student over summer 2019. This was for an 8 week placement that was aimed at undergraduate students from universities where the numbers of students that go on to do PhDs is low. The …Dr Angela Holder was awarded a grant to host a LIDO REP summer student over summer 2019. This was …
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New blood fridge funded through supporters' Companion Dog Show
Our new blood fridge has arrived at the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals! A huge thank you to Joan and Paul and the K9 Care Dog Training Club for raising £2,100 from this year’s Companion Dog Show towards the blood fridge.Our new blood fridge has arrived at the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals! A huge thank you to Joan …
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The RVC’s Diabetes Research Journey
Lucy Davison, Professor of Veterinary Clinical Genetics and MRC Clinician Scientist Fellow, reflects on the contributions of RVC research to the care of diabetic pets, including several important milestones, and looks to the future. Vets, nurses …
