Research
With a PhD in Veterinary Epidemiology, my work involves fundamental and applied interdisciplinary research involving horses and other animal species. I have led multiple international, collaborative research projects and am Chief Investigator on the CHARIOT lidocaine randomised controlled trial (RCT). I also developed and lead the International Colic Surgery Registry (INCISE) which has multiple, global collaborators. My research also involves the intersection between animal, human and environmental health including research on vector-borne diseases that affect animals and people and study of human-animal interactions utilising qualitative methodologies.
I am passionate about advancing knowledge through improved generation of high-quality, primary animal health research and application of evidence-based veterinary medicine (EBVM) principles in veterinary education and professional practice. This includes facilitating and promoting conduct of interventional studies (e.g. RCT) and population-based ‘big data’ research projects. I am keen to further increase collaborations between veterinary, medical and allied health disciplines to foster interdisciplinary growth in education and research.
Quantitative and qualitative research in animal health (epidemiology and sociology)
Vector biology of UK midges & mosquitos
The role of the microbiota in equine intestinal health and disease
Research grants
Identifying risk factors and improving outcomes in cases of small intestinal strangulating lipoma
ARDEN AND CLAUDIA SIMS (USA)
October 2021 - October 2024
Mosquitoes and the spread of arboviruses: What is the threat to UK horses?
THE HORSE TRUST (UK)
September 2014 - August 2017
The threat of African horse sickness virus in the UK: furthering our understanding of vector biology and how best to protect horses in the event of an outbreak.
HORSERACE BETTING LEVY BOARD (UK)
January 2012 - January 2016
The impact of liver fluke on the welfare of horses
BRITISH VETERINARY ASSOCIATION ANIMAL WELFARE FOUNDATION (UK)
November 2016 - December 2017
Investigation of horse owners' perceptions of and attitudes towards equine health
BRITISH VETERINARY ASSOCIATION ANIMAL WELFARE FOUNDATION (UK)
November 2012 - March 2016
Risk factors for post-operative complications of equine colic surgery
EMBASSY OF THE ARAB REPUBLIC OF EGYPT (UK)
September 2012 - September 2015
Research collaborations
Gina Pinchbeck
Epidemiology of large colon torsions, sociology of equine laminitis
Elizabeth Perkins
Project investigating sociology of equine laminitis
Matthew Baylis
Investigation of Midge vector biology in horses with particular reference to risk of African Horse Sickness developing in the UK