Vet Ed 2017 Liverpool
Opening Address by Professor Susan Dawson
24/02/17 11:43
The opening address at Vet Ed 2017 will be delivered by Professor Susan Dawson BVMS PhD MRCVS.
Professor Susan Dawson is Head of the School of Veterinary Science at the University of Liverpool. She qualified as a veterinary surgeon from Glasgow and spent several years in vet practice before joining the University of Liverpool in 1988. Her research is in the area of infectious diseases with a focus on zoonotic infections and antimicrobial resistance in particular.
Professor Dawson is currently a member of the Council and Senate of the University of Liverpool and is also a council member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. She sits on Education Committee for RCVS and has been a panel member and chair of accreditation visits of veterinary schools on behalf of the Royal College. Susan was a member of the Veterinary Products Committee (2002-2011), a scientific advisory committee to DEFRA and was also the veterinary advisor to the antimicrobial resistance and healthcare associated infections committee for the Department of Health. Professor Dawson is currently President of the British Small Animal Veterinary Association.
Since taking on the role of Head of the School of Veterinary Science, Professor Dawson has led the introduction of a new curriculum to the BVSc programme and has managed a significant increase in student numbers onto the programme.