Professor Stuart Carmichael has wide experience as a specialist clinician in orthopaedics and in veterinary business management. He is a Diplomate, a past Specialist, and a current Fellow of the RCVS. He has been the Director of both Queen Mother Hospital and Small Animal Hospital in Glasgow.
Russell graduated from the University of Bristol Veterinary School. He has gained the following post-graduate qualifications: RCVS Certificate in Small Animal Orthopaedics, MSc in Orthopaedic Engineering, MSc in Stem Cells and Regeneration, and RCVS Advanced Practitioner in Small Animal Orthopaedics.
Greg has significant experience of start-ups and management of SMEs within the veterinary and biotechnology sector. He was the founder and CEO of VetCell, the first company to use stem cells in equine medicine, in 2002. He later went on to develop the company Nupsala Veteriary Services which offers a comprehensive range of bio-therapeutics and bio-pharmaceuticals for treating tendon and joint disease.
Jolian has over 20 years’ experience in the animal health sector with several leading companies including MSD, Zoetis, Pfizer, Novartis and Leo in a variety of commercial positions both in the UK and the EU.
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Colin Capner is a highly experienced veterinary surgeon with a strong background in veterinary health. He graduated from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) in 1992 and has worked as a clinical veterinary surgeon in various practices and referral centers.Â
Dr. Alexandra Keller graduated veterinary medicine in Germany in 2000, initially working primarily in small animal and equine practice and received her doctor’s degree in 2004. Dr. Keller graduated from the European Academy of Veterinary Chiropractic (EAVC) and started her own practice in Frankfurt am Main, which is now, together with Dr. Wolfgang Mayrhofer, a highly specialised practice in animal orthopedics, sport medicine, and rehabilitation under the name Tierarztliches orthopaedic Team Frankfurt.
Kathryn qualified from RVC in 2012 and completed certificates in Small Animal Surgery in 2017 and Veterinary Business Management in 2023. She has experience in GP and referral practice with an orthopaedic bias and now works as Technical Marketer for Pain and Orthopaedic Health for Elanco’s International Pet Health team. She is passionate about collaborative, whole-team care in improving osteoarthritis management.
Kirsty qualified as a Veterinary Nurse in 1991 and went on to serve as Clinical Director at The Vet Connection. She is also a Clinical Myotherapist and founder of Paws Canine Myotherapy Care, a rehabilitation service supporting pets with osteoarthritis and chronic pain. Kirsty chairs the Science and Education Group of the Veterinary Osteoarthritis Alliance (VOA) and is an active volunteer with StreetVet. She holds a degree in environmental science, is a Mental Health First Aider, and completed the RCVS Edward Jenner Leadership Programme.
Lauren qualified as a veterinary surgeon from Liverpool in 2011 and has worked in first-opinion veterinary practice, in industry, and in the human field specialising in pressure care products used within the NHS.
Currently, Lauren is the director and founder of VetRelieve, a company dedicated to creating the best supportive pet beds for older pets.
