About us

Uniting science and compassion

The AVTRW has an extremely long and distinguished history, with the association running for over 77 years. We aim to further the interests of our members through:
  • The organisation of scientific meetings for members
  • Providing a friendly and supportive atmosphere for students, interns and residents working with veterinary research to present it
  • Political lobbying activities within the veterinary and academic arenas. Representing its members on relevant committees
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Committee members

Meet the team

AVTRW is managed by a national committee consisting of a President, Junior and Senior Vice Presidents, a Secretary and a Treasurer. These positions are annually elected at the organisation's AGM which is held during the conference. 

The committee is supported by a council which consists of co-opted members representing all of the major veterinary research, teaching and governmental organisations.
Fin Twomey
President
MVB, MRCVS
Animal and Plant Health Agency
Sophie Mahendran
Senior Vice President
BVM, BVS, DipECBHM, MRCVS
The Royal Veterinary College
Dr. Monica Bando
Junior Vice President
BS, MS, BVSc, PhD, MRCVS
University of Central Lancashire
Nicola Gladden
Honorary Secretary
BVM, S Dip.ECBHM, PhD, MRCVS
University of Nottingham School
Dr. Henny Martineau 
Honorary Treasurer
BVMS, MVM, PhD, MRCVS
The Royal Veterinary College

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