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A day of lectures, case study
discussion & wet lab sessions
Venue: Yorkshire Wildlife Park,
Branton,
Doncaster,
DN4 6TB
What is really going on in the joint?
Treat the disease, not the symptom
Hands-on practical sessions using cadavers with the chance to interact
with speakers, discuss treatment strategies, have a go yourself and
practice various techniques for:
• Navicular bursa injection technique
• Ultrasound guided tendon and ligament injections
• Use of the Insight System needlescope for examination and
treatment (alternative to MRI)
In small groups you will be given a case to work up from notes and imaging provided. Groups will have time to formulate a treatment strategy, present to all and discuss.
Stephanie graduated as a veterinary surgeon in 2003 from the Royal Veterinary College.
After undertaking an internship specialising in equine orthopaedics at the
Animal Health Trust (Newmarket), she then spent 5 years in practice as an equine
veterinary clinician. In 2008, Stephanie commenced a PhD at the RVC researching
the role of inflammation in equine tendinopathy, which was successfully completed in 2012.
To translate her research from horse to human, Stephanie moved to NDORMS, University of Oxford in 2013 and was
awarded consecutive Fellowships from Arthritis Research UK and Oxford-UCB. In 2017 she was appointed Associate
Professor and is the current Director of the Taught MSc in Musculoskeletal Sciences at the University of Oxford.
Stephanie’s research focuses on identifying the mechanisms underpinning the development of chronic inflammation
and fibrosis in soft tissue disease of the joint. The over-arching goal of her research is to discover novel therapeutic
strategies to promote resolution of inflammation in chronically inflamed soft tissues, with a particular focus
on tendinopathy and frozen shoulder.
After four years in mixed practice and a year in Australia, Ben started at Oakham Veterinary Hospital in 2008. Initially starting as an ambulatory vet, he has experience in all aspects of equine practice. He has been able to develop his skills in diagnostic imaging and now runs the advanced imaging at Oakham. As one of the earliest users of the Hallmarq MRI system he has a large amount of experience with this modality as well as radiography, ultrasound and nuclear scintigraphy and now CT.
Phillip qualified from the Royal Veterinary College in 1997 and has subsequently
spent his entire career working in first opinion equine practice. After a short spell
in Worcestershire, Phillip moved to Yorkshire to a predominantly performance
horse practice which included flat and national hunt race yards (mainly in and
around Middleham), event yards, dressage horses and hunters among its clients.
He attained the RCVS Certificate in Equine Practice in 2004, before establishing The
Equine Sports Medicine Clinic in 2010.
Phillip has developed expertise in the areas of lameness investigation, diagnostic imaging and investigation and
management of poor performance. He performs about 200 pre-purchase examinations each year. His current main
clinical interest is the management of the thoroughbred racehorse in training and, in particular, the primary role
of the veterinary surgeon within the team as an advocate for the welfare of the equine athlete. A comprehensive
strategy of gait optimisation and treatment of pre-lameness syndromes to prevent future overt lameness, innovative
regenerative and disease modifying therapies, and detailed husbandry improvements create marginal gains
appreciable by the trainer to improve performance and reduce the need for more extensive clinical intervention.
Tim qualified from the University of Cambridge in 2007, after which he spent three
years in mixed practice in Herefordshire and Worcestershire. He subsequently
completed an internship at the Liphook Equine Hospital in Hampshire, before joining
their ambulatory team. During his time in Liphook, he developed a keen interest
in equine surgery and subsequently undertook a Residency in Equine Surgery
at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, Edinburgh. Here, he undertook
specialist training in all aspects of soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery, with extensive experience of advanced
dental procedures, and lameness/poor performance investigation.
In 2017, he was awarded the Certificate of Advanced Veterinary Practice (Equine Orthopaedics). In 2018, he became
an RCVS and European Specialist in Equine Surgery following completion of the European Diploma in Equine
Surgery. He has particular interests in lameness, diagnostic imaging, minimally-invasive surgical techniques and
dentistry.
Jan Spaas graduated as a veterinarian in 2010 at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
of Ghent University (Belgium) and his thesis was awarded the prize for young authors
of the Flemish Veterinary Journal. Driven by a passion for regenerative medicine,
he obtained a PhD scholarship from Flanders Innovation and Entrepreneurship
(VLAIO) and completed his PhD research at the Department of Comparative
Physiology and Biometrics in the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University.
In 2012 he co-founded Global Stem cell Technology (GST) to develop regenerative
therapies for the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases in horses and dogs and is still the managing director today.
He established an Ethics Committee and large experimental animal unit with federal government recognition and
GCP/GLP accreditation. Moreover, he created a stem cell production unit that was granted a manufacturing authorisation
and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) license. He also developed the first veterinary stem cell product that
has been recommended for marketing authorisation in Europe.
Jan Spaas is inventor of 8 patents and key author of more than 25 peer-reviewed scientific publications. He is a member
of the International Society for Cellular Therapy (ISCT), European Society of Gene and Cell Therapy (ESGCT) and
International Veterinary Regenerative Medicine Society (IVRMS). He was appointed Associate Editor of Frontiers in
Veterinary Science for the Veterinary Regenerative Medicine specialty and is board member of the scientific society
for equine health (WVGP) and VIA NOVA equine hospital. In 2018 he won the prize of entrepreneur of the year from
the Union of Self-Employed Entrepreneurs (UNIZO).
Fran qualified from the University of Cambridge in 2001 and then undertook an internship followed by a surgical residency at the University of Pennsylvania. She was a lecturer in Equine Sports Medicine from 2005-08 and completed the American College of Veterinary Surgeons Diploma in Equine Surgery in 2007. Fran became a RCVS Recognised Specialist in Equine Surgery in 2010 and has been a member of the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine since 2016. After completion of her surgical residency and time in America, Fran returned to the UK working in an equine referral hospital in Newbury. Fran joined Newmarket Equine Hospital in February 2016 where she is a Consultant in Equine Surgery and Equine Sports Medicine
Yorkshire Wildlife Park, Branton, Doncaster, DN4 6TB
08:30 - 09:00
Registration, Coffee & Pastries
09:00 - 09:45
Welcome address
09:15 - 10:00
Inflammation and resolution in soft tissue joint disease
Associate Professor Stephanie Dakin PhD BVetMed MRCVS
10:00 - 10:45
Imaging in the early disease, before it’s all too late
Ben Anghileri BVetMed MRCVS
10:45 - 11:00
Coffee Break
11:00 - 11:45
A modern approach to equine osteoarthritis: from the car boot
Tim Froydenlund MA VetMB CertAVP(ESO) DipECVS MRCVS (European Specialist in Equine Surgery)
11:45 - 12:30
“It’s not lame enough to block”. Sound evidence-based approach, or missing the point?
Phillip Jones BVetMed CertEP MRCVS
12:30 - 13:15
Chondrogenic induced MSCs: quick starting the athletic engine
Jan Spaas PhD BVetMed MRCVS
13:15 - 14:00
Lunch
14:00 - 14:45
The use of polyacrylamide hydrogel for management of joint disease in horses
Fran James MA VetMB DipACVS DipECVS DipACVSMR MRCVS
14:45 - 15:30
Interactive group case study session: In small groups you will be given a case to work up from notes and imaging provided. Groups will have time to formulate a treatment strategy, present to all and discuss.
15:30 - 15:45
Coffee Break
15:45 - 17:15
Practical rotation:
Hands-on practical sessions using cadavers with the chance to interact with speakers, discuss treatment strategies, have a go yourself and practice various techniques for:
• Navicular bursa injection technique
• Ultrasound guided tendon and ligament injections
• Use of the Insight System needlescope for examination and treatment (alternative to MRI)
17:15 - 17:30
Closing address, certificate handout
CPD: 7 hours
Cost: £349 + VAT
Early bird discount price just £295 + VAT until 31st August 2019