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How might translational vaccinology contribute to tackling some of the greatest global health challenges of modern times?
How might translational vaccinology contribute to tackling some of the greatest global health challenges of modern times? Dr Camilla Benfield, a lecturer in virology, recently attended the international Translational Vaccinology Keystone Conference …How might translational vaccinology contribute to tackling some of the greatest global health …
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'The Other Role of the Veterinary Scientist in Dog Health: How vets can contribute to dog health & welfare beyond the practice'
'The Other Role of the Veterinary Scientist in Dog Health: How vets can contribute to dog health & welfare beyond the practice' Dr. Dan O'Neill (VetCompass, RVC) & Dr. Katy Evans (University of Nottingham) British Small Animal Veterinary … -
How we solved the 'bumblebee paradox' - Dr Richard Bomphrey is a STEM Career Hero of the Month
The Telegraph newspaper has this month designated Dr Richard Bomphrey of the Structure and Motion group as one of it's STEM Career Heroes. The STEM awards are designed to encourage innovation in the areas of science, technology, engineering and … -
MRes - How broiler chickens walk - an experimental and computational study of locomotor biomechanics across growth
Lead RVC Supervisor: Prof John Hutchinson, Chris Richards Department: Comparative Biomedical Sciences (Hawkshead campus-based) Background, aims and objectives: Broiler (meat) chickens are a major food source globally. They have intensely been … -
New RVC research reveals how pet ferret owners’ awareness of animal boredom can impact their pet’s welfare
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed the extent to which pet ferret owners are aware of and understand ferret boredom. The study found that, although most owners believed their ferrets could experience boredom, owners …New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed the extent to which pet ferret …
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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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MRes How does tuberculosis disseminate out of the lungs to cause extra-pulmonary disease?
Supervisors: Dr Sharon Kendall (RVC) and Professor Brendan Wren (LSHTM) Department: Pathobiology and Population Sciences Project Details Tuberculosis (TB) is a devastating bacterial disease that impacts both human and animal populations. … -
MRes - Investigating endothelial function: How does β-catenin regulate nitric oxide signalling
Supervisors: Dr Christina Warboys and Prof Caroline Wheeler-Jones Department: Comparative Biomedical Sciences Project Details Endothelial cells line the walls of blood vessels and play a critical role in the regulation of vessel function. As … -
Research by the Royal Veterinary College identifies how certain cancer cells resist chemotherapy
Chemotherapy is a drug treatment that uses powerful chemicals to kill fast-growing cells in your body. New research has identified how certain cancer cells resist chemotherapy by creating a protection mechanism. This discovery will now allow … -
Made for the long jump: RVC study reveals how frogs use their unique skeletal anatomy to improve their jumping capabilities
RVC study reveals how frogs use their unique skeletal anatomy to improve their jumping capabilities