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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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Greyhound Board announces change to vaccination guidance

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 The Greyhound Board of Great Britain has published new vaccination guidance, with all greyhounds registered from 1 January, 2027 required to have the L4 leptospirosis vaccination, rather than L2.

The change comes in response to the reduced availability of the 'L2' Leptospirosis vaccine across the UK, and aims to support best biosecurity practice across the racing greyhound population.

GBGB veterinary director Simon Gower, said "While rare, Leptospirosis is a serious infectious disease that can affect both dogs and humans, so it is vital that we offer our greyhounds the broadest possible protection.  

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Free webinar explores congenital heart disease in dogs

A free webinar is to provide veterinary professionals, dog breeders and pet owners an new insights into congenital heart disease.

Chris Linney, a cardiology specialist and Veterinary Cardiovascular Society (VSC) member, will present the webinar from 7.00pm to 8.30pm on Wednesday, 12 November.

Dr Linney will explore the types, causes and clinical presentation of congenital heart conditions. This will include diagnostic approaches, treatment pathways and emerging research opportunities.

The session is the third to be organised by The Kennel Club, with the VCS, following an introductory webinar and a talk on acquired heart disease. Dr Linney's webinar consists of a one-hour presentation, followed by a 30-minute question and answer session.

Dr Linney said: "This webinar will be an opportunity to deepen understanding - not just of the diseases themselves, but of how breeders, vets and owners can work together to support affected dogs and improve outcomes for future generations."

Click here to register for the webinar.