Research Podcasts – Veterinary Science on the Move
After a seven-year hiatus, the RVC podcast returns with Dominic Barfield taking the reins and talking to the researchers at all stages in their careers about the work that they are doing at the UK’s oldest veterinary school. Continuing from the back catalogue from Dr Mattias Kleinz (episode 1 to 20) and Dr Mark Cleasby (episode 20-50) Dom with the help of Brian Cox will get you back up to speed with how the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹æÂÉÂÛ̳, the University of London's veterinary school, is pushing the frontiers in veterinary medicine and basic science. We will provide you with an insight to the current research being undertaken and those dedicated researchers in the pursuit of answering those questions to benefit animal health and welfare, today, tomorrow and beyond. We hope that you enjoy.
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43 Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinoses (NCLs)
Tue, 9 Feb 2010Author: Mark Cleasby
Duration: 00:21:55
Dr Claire Russell discusses the molecular basis and the clinical impact of a series of inherited degenerative neurological diseases – the neuronal ceroid lipofuscinoses (NCLs) - of humans and dogs, with particular reference to her studies aimed at identifying the genetic defects implicated and ameliorating their effects.
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42 Wildlife Reservoirs of Disease and Tuberculosis
Tue, 12 Jan 2010Author: Mark Cleasby
Duration: 00:22:51
Badgers are often blamed for the persistence of tuberculosis in cattle herds in parts of the UK. Here Dr Julian Drewe describes his research on the dynamics of UK badger populations and meerkat communities in Africa and the potential importance of this for the spread of TB within and between species.
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41 The Bovine Tuberculosis Epidemic
Fri, 11 Dec 2009Author: Mark Cleasby
Duration: 00:30:40
The prevalence of tuberculosis in cattle is increasing again in the UK. Here, Dr Steven Van Winden discusses the nature of the disease, its epidemiology and current methods of control.
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40 Virology of H1N1 Influenza (Swine Flu)
Fri, 13 Nov 2009Author: Mark Cleasby
Duration: 00:28:48
In our second recording on the subject of Swine Flu, Prof Colin Howard describes the nature of the influenza virus, how new strains arise so frequently and how we can ameliorate the impact of new strains through vaccination and antiviral therapy (recorded 10 September 2009).
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39 Epidemiology of H1N1 Influenza (Swine Flu)
Wed, 21 Oct 2009Author: Mark Cleasby
Duration: 00:23:44
The latest influenza strain, Swine Flu, has been making headlines around the world in 2009. Professor Katharina Staerk explains the nature of the pandemic and the threat it poses (recorded 01 September 2009).
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38 Endothelial Dysfunction and Cardiovascular Disease
Tue, 22 Sep 2009Author: Mark Cleasby
Duration: 00:32:10
Endothelial cells line all the blood vessels in our bodies and disease processes culminating in heart attack and stroke start with problems in these cells. Prof Caroline Wheeler-Jones explains her work examining the importance of particular enzymes and signalling pathways in the function of endothelial cells, and how these go wrong or may be protective against cardiovascular diseases.
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37 Lactation Curve Modelling in Dairy Cattle and Sheep
Fri, 14 Aug 2009Author: Mark Cleasby
Duration: 00:31:13
Maximising milk yield without sacrificing fertility is a key objective of research in the dairy industry. Here, Dr Geoff Pollott describes his methods for analysing herd productivity and discusses the implications of his findings for future cattle breeding strategies.
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36 Current and Future Trends in Veterinary Education and the Profession
Fri, 24 Jul 2009Author: Mark Cleasby
Duration: 00:34:25
In this podcast Professor Quintin McKellar, the Principal of the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹æÂÉÂÛ̳, gives his perspective on the current and projected future changes taking place in veterinary education and in the profession as a whole and their potential impact in a variety of spheres of interest.
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35 New Advances in the Treatment of Epilepsy in Dogs
Mon, 22 Jun 2009Author: Mark Cleasby
Duration: 00:21:07
Epilepsy is a common condition in dogs and cats and is distressing for pet and owner alike. In this podcast, Dr Holger Volk describes the best treatments currently available for epilepsy and also gives an insight into some promising new alternatives.
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34 Emergency Medicine and Critical Care
Tue, 26 May 2009Author: Mark Cleasby
Duration: 00:23:40
Intensive care has long been an important facility in human hospitals. In our latest podcast, Karen Humm describes how facilities and knowledge in this area are also now being developed for our animal patients.