Research
The School of Veterinary Science has a broad range of research interests, encompassing nearly all disciplines of veterinary science and including basic, applied and translational research.
Research
The School of Veterinary Science has a broad range of research interests, encompassing nearly all disciplines of veterinary science and including basic, applied and translational research.
Companion animal research is a well-established strength of the School. Project areas and staff researching in those areas include:
Obesity of cats and dogs: Professor Jacquie Rand
Feline and canine diabetes: Professor Jacquie Rand, Dr Caroline O'Leary
Animal shelter medicine, including prevention of unwanted and problem pets: Professor Jacquie Rand, Professor Clive Phillips
Pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of cancer in cats and dogs: Dr Rachel Allavena, Associate Professor Chiara Palmieri, Dr Helen Owen, Dr Helle Bielefeldt-Ohmann, Dr Caroline O'Leary, Dr Greg Simmons
Inherited diseases of dogs and cats: Associate Professor Jennifer Seddon, Dr Caroline O'Leary, Dr Susan Sommerlad
Stem cells to treat osteoarthritis in dogs: Dr Deanne Whitworth
Corneal disease in dogs: Dr John Wright, Dr Deanne Whitworth
Pharmacokinetics of opioids, anti-inflammatory and cardiac drugs in dogs and horses: Professor Paul Mills
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Our staff and students have
published around 4000 journal
articles and books.
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collaboration and partnerships.