ESG People
Dr Rob Fowkes Ph.D., PGCAP, B.Sc. (Hons.), FHEA
Principal Investigator; Reader in Comparative Endocrinology; Associate Dean for Postgraduate Learning & Teaching
Rob received his graduate training in the McArdle Lab (University of Bristol) on natriuretic peptides, before undertaking post-doctoral training in the Michael Lab (Royal Free Hospital) on ovarian prostaglandins, the Burrin Lab (Barts & the Royal London) on steroidogenic factor-1 (SF-1) in the pituitary, and finally in the Ingraham Lab (University of California, San Francisco) on SF-1 and the adrenal. He has been faculty at the RVC since 2004, where he set up the Endocrine Signalling Group.
Rob has been actively involved in the Society for Endocrinology, on committees and as the youngest elected member of Council, and is currently a senior member on the US Endocrine Society's Research Affairs Core Committee. Outside of science, Rob has a foolish requirement for inappropriately excessive levels of exercise (cycling, running, and now outdoor swimming in the Serpentine), has a profoundly British affection for binge-drinking, attempts to prolong his youth by listening to alternative/indie music, and generally lives vicariously through his two children, both of whom are much cleverer than him.
Principal Investigator; Reader in Comparative Endocrinology; Associate Dean for Postgraduate Learning & Teaching
Rob received his graduate training in the McArdle Lab (University of Bristol) on natriuretic peptides, before undertaking post-doctoral training in the Michael Lab (Royal Free Hospital) on ovarian prostaglandins, the Burrin Lab (Barts & the Royal London) on steroidogenic factor-1 (SF-1) in the pituitary, and finally in the Ingraham Lab (University of California, San Francisco) on SF-1 and the adrenal. He has been faculty at the RVC since 2004, where he set up the Endocrine Signalling Group.
Rob has been actively involved in the Society for Endocrinology, on committees and as the youngest elected member of Council, and is currently a senior member on the US Endocrine Society's Research Affairs Core Committee. Outside of science, Rob has a foolish requirement for inappropriately excessive levels of exercise (cycling, running, and now outdoor swimming in the Serpentine), has a profoundly British affection for binge-drinking, attempts to prolong his youth by listening to alternative/indie music, and generally lives vicariously through his two children, both of whom are much cleverer than him.
Dr Chris Scudder BVSc, MVetMed, MRCVS, ACVIM, Ph.D.
Honorary Lecturer in Small Animal Internal Medicine
Molecular & functional interrogation of feline acromegaly
Chris (aka The Proclaimer) is a newly appointed Honorary Lecturer, who survived his Ph.D. training in the ESG and has come back to start his transition in to research independence. He is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, and specialises in companion animal endocrinopathies, and Chris's research focus remains on the role of endocrine disrupting chemicals on growth hormone disorders in companion animals.
We don't talk about football with Chris. Or appropriate volumes of culture media to transport pituitary tumours in.
Honorary Lecturer in Small Animal Internal Medicine
Molecular & functional interrogation of feline acromegaly
Chris (aka The Proclaimer) is a newly appointed Honorary Lecturer, who survived his Ph.D. training in the ESG and has come back to start his transition in to research independence. He is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, and specialises in companion animal endocrinopathies, and Chris's research focus remains on the role of endocrine disrupting chemicals on growth hormone disorders in companion animals.
We don't talk about football with Chris. Or appropriate volumes of culture media to transport pituitary tumours in.
Dr Victoria Crossley BSc Hons., BVM&S, MRCVS
Clinical research fellow
Victoria is a clinical research fellow in the Syme/Elliott group, who joined the ESG for her basic cell and molecular biology studies in to the consequence of coat colour genetics for feline hyperthyroidism. She is well versed in epidemiology techniques (also known as 'cat counting'), and is more than proficient at using social media to recruit new patients.
Victoria refuses to provide a photo of herself, or eat free cake that has been offered to her recently (but has an apparent soft spot for Haribo. Lots and lots of Haribo).
Clinical research fellow
Victoria is a clinical research fellow in the Syme/Elliott group, who joined the ESG for her basic cell and molecular biology studies in to the consequence of coat colour genetics for feline hyperthyroidism. She is well versed in epidemiology techniques (also known as 'cat counting'), and is more than proficient at using social media to recruit new patients.
Victoria refuses to provide a photo of herself, or eat free cake that has been offered to her recently (but has an apparent soft spot for Haribo. Lots and lots of Haribo).
Dr Joana Aguiar BVM, MVetMed, MRCVS
Clinical research fellow
Jo is a clinical research fellow in the Syme/Davison groups, who joined the ESG for her cell based investigations in to the effects of neutering on feline hyperthyroidism prevalence. She is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. Jo keeps the most beautiful lab book that has even been seen, and is an accomplished user of pastel labelling schemes. She is very tolerant of our stupidity.
Clinical research fellow
Jo is a clinical research fellow in the Syme/Davison groups, who joined the ESG for her cell based investigations in to the effects of neutering on feline hyperthyroidism prevalence. She is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. Jo keeps the most beautiful lab book that has even been seen, and is an accomplished user of pastel labelling schemes. She is very tolerant of our stupidity.
Dr Lucy Jerram BVetMed, RCVS, B.Sc. (Hons.)
Clinical research fellow
Lucy is a resident in large animal medicine, who has already spent time in the ESG for various research projects. Her current study investigates the use of non-invasive cortisol measurements in the assessment of dairy cow welfare. Lucy aka Milky J, has received exemplary training already, as she turns up to research meetings offering cake. She will go far.
Clinical research fellow
Lucy is a resident in large animal medicine, who has already spent time in the ESG for various research projects. Her current study investigates the use of non-invasive cortisol measurements in the assessment of dairy cow welfare. Lucy aka Milky J, has received exemplary training already, as she turns up to research meetings offering cake. She will go far.
ESG Alumni
Graduate/Post-doctoral
Dr Sam Mirczuk D.Phil., B.Sc. (Hons.) (post-doctoral fellow 2011-2017) - Researcher Developer, Graduate School, Cambridge University
Dr Jordan Read B.Sc. (Hons.), M.Sc. (Ph.D student 2013-2016)
Dr Andrew Lessey B.Sc. (Hons.) (PhD student 2011-2015)
Sabah Khan B.Sc. (Hons.) (MSc student 2015)
Dr Victoria Cabrera-Sharp (PhD student 2006-2008) - Post-doctoral fellow, De Mestre Lab (RVC)
Dr Kim Jonas (post-doctoral fellow 2005-2008) - Post-doctoral fellow, Huhtaniemi Lab (Imperial)
Dr Iain Thompson (PhD student 2005-2009) - Post-doctoral fellow, Kaiser Lab (Brigham & Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School)
Dr Annisa Chand (PhD student 2006-2010) - Post-doctoral research assistant, Grubb Lab (KCL)
Julien Lambertucci-Bonnet (MRes student 2010-2011) - Animal Sciences Lecturer
Jacob Regan (BSc/MSci student 2015-2017)
