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New RVC research highlights the considerable behavioural and psychiatric effects of a mind-altering parasite
A Royal Veterinary College (RVC) study, published in Trends in Parasitology, suggests that the human infection burden of Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii), a globally distributed parasitic infection, have been greatly underestimated.A Royal Veterinary College (RVC) study, published in Trends in Parasitology, suggests that the …
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RVC researchers secure grant for collaborative project investigating racism and its impact on mental wellbeing in the veterinary profession
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) awrded grant to undertake research examining experiences of racism and its impacts on mental wellbeing in Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) veterinary professionals.A team of researchers, led by Dr Victoria Crossley, Research Impact Officer at the Royal Veterinary …
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Veterinary and medical professionals call for a One Health approach to improve human pandemic infection control
At a time when the world’s biodiversity is facing both a mass extinction event and an increase in emerging infections, a group of leading veterinary and medical professionals have spoken out about the need for health professionals to function within broader multidisciplinary teams in order to mitigate against human pandemics and help the health of the globe.At a time when the world’s biodiversity is facing both a mass extinction event and an increase in …
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Lung Tumour Case Study – A Transdisciplinary Success
Irina Gramer, Lecturer in Veterinary Oncology Jenny, a 14-year-old neutered West Highland white terrier, was presented to the RVC as an emergency for investigations into lethargy and inappetence (Fig 1). Part of her initial work-up through the … -
Landmark survey launched to investigate experiences of racism in the veterinary sector
Landmark survey launched to investigate experiences of racism in the veterinary sector -
MRes opportunity using VetCompass rabbit data
Supervisor: Charlotte Burn, Dan O’Neill, David Brodbelt, Joanna Hedley Department: Pathobiology and Population Sciences Project Details There is early evidence that rabbits may experience compromised welfare because of artificial selection … -
Kira’s Story: a battle against IMHA
Kira had a tough start in life, having been left on a balcony in Spain, battling against the inevitable sun burn and all the problems associated with neglect. In July 2020, Kira was rehomed and given a new start in life with a family in the UK. All seemed well until August, when her owners noticed she was very lethargic and also breathing extremely fast.Kira had a tough start in life, having been left on a balcony in Spain, battling against the …
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Researchers reveal disease mechanism of the bovine TB pathogen
Researchers from The Francis Crick Institute, University College Dublin, Public Health England, APHA and the RVC shed new light on how the bacteria that cause TB in humans and animals manipulate the host immune system to cause diseaseA multidisciplinary team led by researchers from The Francis Crick Institute and including …
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New Insight into the Pathogenesis of Naturally Occurring Intermittent Dorsal Displacement of the Soft Palate
By Nicola Lynch, Staff Clinician in Equine Surgery, and Justin Perkins, Senior Lecturer in Equine Surgery Fig. 1: Endoscopic image obtained during exercise showing dorsal displacement of the soft palate where the caudal edge of the palate is … -
New research paves the way for improved therapeutic methods for chronic inflammatory conditions in humans
New research has demonstrated how neural connections to the spleen, one of the body’s main lymphoid organs, can be modulated with implanted electrodes to regulate systemic immune responses.New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), Galvani Bioelectronics, Queen Mary University …