Clare Rusbridge

BVMS, DECVN, MRCVS

Clare is Professor of Veterinary Neurology at the University of Surrey and senior neurologist at Wear Referrals clinic. Her work to improve the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of inherited and anatomically related painful diseases is a key driver of her research.

Prof. Rusbridge has been researching Chiari malformation, syringomyelia and neuropathic pain for over 25 years and has published over 160 scientific papers, book chapters and a textbook on human syringomyelia. He is also a trustee of the Dog Breeding Reform Group and an honorary supporter of the charities Cavalier Matters and Degenerative Myelopathy.

Her passion for veterinary neurology is reflected in her personal projects: @clare-neurovet YouTube channel and professional content through her websites neurovet.co.uk and caninechiari.com.
She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1991 and obtained her diploma from the European College of Veterinary Neurology (ECVN) in 1996 following a residency program at the Royal Veterinary College. In 1997 he was awarded the title of Specialist in Veterinary Neurology by the RCVS, and in 2007 he was awarded a doctorate (PhD) degree from Utrecht University.

Among the prestigious awards he has received:

JA Wight Memorial Award (2011)

RCVS Membership Honor Award - Contribution to Science (2016)

RCVS Impact Award (2022)

Pet Plan Foundation Scientific Award (2023)

APGAW (All Party Parliamentary Group for Animal Welfare) Silent Hero Award (2023).