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Damehood for senior Glasgow academic
Anna Dominiczak
Professor Dominiczak works to identify genetic factors that may predispose people to heart disease and stroke.

Anna Dominiczak has been recognised for her cardiovascular work
 
One of the world's most eminent cardiovascular scientists has been recognised with a Damehood for her contributions to cardiovascular and medical science.

Professor Anna Dominiczak is vice-principal and head of the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences at the University of Glasgow.

She commented on being recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours List: "I am extremely proud to receive this honour and consider it also a recognition of the work of many dedicated, talented and inspiring colleagues at the University of Glasgow. Their support has been invaluable.

"It is indeed an honour for me to lead the work of the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences which excels across so many areas and it is my hope that we can continue to positively transform the outcomes of so many people with cardiovascular and other chronic diseases."

Professor Dominiczak, who graduated from the Medical School in Gdansk, Poland, works to identify genetic factors that may predispose people to heart disease and stroke. She has authored nearly 400 research publications and is editor-in-chief of the leading journal Hypertension.

As well as her academic work, she is also an honorary consultant physician and non-executive director of the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board.

She was also a key force in making Scotland a global leader in precision medicine and has led the academic developments at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow, which will generate advanced new treatments for chronic diseases.

Image courtesy of the University of Glasgow

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Applications open for MMI research grants

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 RCVS' Mind Matters Initiative (MMI) has launched round two of its veterinary mental health research grants.

Researchers have until 11.59pm on Wednesday, 28 May 2025 to apply for a grant for research which reflects MMI's 2025 focus areas.

Only one Impact Grant was awarded last year, and so this year there are two Discovery Grants and one Impact Grants available. Each Discovery Grant is worth £5,000 and the Impact Grant is worth £15,000.

For more information or to apply, email researchgrants@rcvs.org.uk to contact the MMI team.

 

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BBC Radio 4 documentary addresses corporate fees

BBC Radio 4's File on 4 Investigates has released a documentary exploring how corporate-owned veterinary practices may be inflating bills to increase profit.

Released on 15 April, 'What's Happening To Your Vet Bills?' revealed the policies which many corporate groups have in place to increase their profits. This included targets and upgrades which veterinary teams are tasked with meeting on a regular basis.

It also features Anrich Vets, an independently-owned practice based in Wigan. Following the case of Staffordshire terrier Benjy, who is diagnosed with a tumour, the documentary shares how the team were able to offer contextualised care and advice to make the procedure as affordable as possible for his owners.

The documentary can be heard on demand on BBC iPlayer.