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Steven graduated from Ghent University (Belgium) in 2005. After graduation, he completed a rotating internship there and subsequently earned his PhD on disc-associated cervical spondylomyelopathy (wobbler syndrome) in dogs. He completed his specialized training (Residency) in Neurology and Neurosurgery at the Royal Veterinary College, University of London. He became a board-certified neurologist in 2013. He is now a professor and head of the Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery at the Royal Veterinary College. Although he is interested in all aspects of veterinary neurology, most of his research and publications focus on spinal disorders, neurosurgery, and clinical reasoning. He has published in international journals and has presented most of his work at international conferences. He enjoys teaching and therefore regularly participates in continuing education events around the world.

He holds a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Nippon University. He earned his PhD from NVLU in 2003 and his Diplomate in Internal Medicine/Neurology from the Asian College in 2017. His research areas include neuroimaging, epilepsy, and refractory epilepsy surgery. He is the Head of the Neurology and Neurosurgery Unit at Life Science Hospital in Japan. He has pioneered the development of epilepsy surgery in small animal veterinary medicine. He is the recipient of the JHUN and MARY WADA Award (Japanese Epilepsy Society) and the George Fleming Award (The Veterinary Journal, UK).

Dr. Silke Hecht received her veterinary degree in 1998 and her doctorate in 2001, both from Ludwig-Maximilians University in Munich (Germany). She completed her residency in Diagnostic Imaging at Tufts University in 2005. She is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Radiology (ACVR) and the European College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging (ECVDI). Dr. Hecht is a professor of Radiology in the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Tennessee. She is a consultant for VetCT. Her areas of interest include magnetic resonance imaging, neuroimaging, and oncologic imaging. She has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles, authored more than 25 book chapters, and edited a textbook on veterinary radiology. She is an associate editor of the journal Veterinary Radiology and Ultrasound. She has been a guest speaker at numerous national and international meetings and participates in the training (neuroimaging) of radiology and neurology residents both nationally and internationally.

Paul graduated from Cambridge in 1987 and then spent six years working in a mixed-practice veterinary clinic in Yorkshire and Suffolk. In 1993, he earned the RCVS Certificate in Small Animal Orthopedics and went on to establish a referral center for orthopedics and neurology in his home county of Essex.  Paul obtained the European Diploma in Veterinary Neurology in 2014, and in 2016 he assumed his current position as Senior Clinical Neurologist at Queen’s Veterinary School Hospital, within the Department of Veterinary Medicine. The neurology service has grown rapidly in recent years and currently employs three specialist neurologists, as well as a resident in training and a service intern. Paul’s primary areas of interest remain the management of canine spinal cord injury, specifically intervertebral disc disease, and he published review articles in 2017 and 2018 on the role of intervertebral disc fenestration. Despite having a primarily clinical role, Paul manages to combine his research and teaching interests with the ever-increasing clinical caseload at QVSH. Paul has delivered numerous lectures both nationally and internationally, and greatly enjoys the teaching aspect of his current role and his involvement with veterinary students and residents, as well as his work within a team of experienced specialists.

He received his DVM from the Ecole Vétérinaire de Maisons-Alfort, France, in 1998. He holds a Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering from Joseph Fourier University, Grenoble, France, 2000. He completed his PhD in Biomedical Engineering with a focus on medical imaging at Claude Bernard University (France) and Duke University (Durham, NC, USA) in 2004. He is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and a Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging.

She earned her veterinary degree from Cardenal Herrera CEU University, Valencia, Spain, in 2002, after which she spent two years in general practice before completing a residency in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery at the University of Barcelona, Spain. She completed a neurology internship in 2006, followed by a residency in neurology and neurosurgery at the Animal Health Trust, Newmarket, UK. Dr. Beltrán obtained her Diploma from the European College of Veterinary Neurology in 2011 and subsequently spent four years as a Senior Clinician at the same institution. In 2014, she joined the Royal Veterinary College at the University of London, where she currently works as an Associate Professor of Neurology and Neurosurgery. She is interested in all aspects of veterinary neurology and neurosurgery, but has a particular interest in understanding neurological sequelae in dogs following traumatic brain injury and all aspects of neuro-ophthalmology, neuroimaging, and neurosurgery. She is passionate about veterinary education and has recently earned a postgraduate diploma in this field.

An graduated from Ghent University (Belgium) in 2004. In 2005, she earned a certificate (CEAV) in small animal internal medicine in France. After completing a rotating internship in small animal medicine and surgery at the National Veterinary School of Alfort (Paris) in France, she returned to Ghent University to complete a residency in veterinary neurology. She worked as a clinical neurologist at Queen’s Veterinary School Hospital from 2009 to 2014. She left Queen’s Veterinary School Hospital to accept a Wellcome Trust-funded research fellowship in clinical neuroscience at the University of Oxford (DPhil), where she worked in Professor Beeson’s congenital myasthenia laboratory. She rejoined the Queen’s Veterinary School Hospital in May 2018 as a clinical neurologist. She has received several awards for her clinical research and DPhil work.  She is interested in all neurological diseases and has a particular interest in neuromuscular diseases (neuropathies, myopathies, and synaptic disorders) and involuntary muscle contractions (e.g., myokymia, neuromyotonia), as well as in electrodiagnosis. She enjoys initiating and leading clinical research projects to understand disease processes and improve patient care.

Ane is originally from the Basque Country (Spain). She began her studies in Zaragoza (Spain) before moving to the Paris School of Veterinary Medicine (ENVA), where she earned her veterinary degree. She completed her general internship at CHV Fregis, a major referral hospital in Paris, after which she returned to the Paris Veterinary School to complete a three-year European residency in Neurology and earned her ECVN diploma in 2011. She worked for 8 years as a clinician in Neurology and Neurosurgery at a major referral hospital in Surrey, where she earned her RCVS Recognized Specialist in Neurology. She then moved to Boston, USA, to work as an Assistant Professor of Neurology and Neurosurgery at Tufts University, where she served as a faculty member, researcher, and clinician for three years. Ane’s research interests focus on epilepsy and cerebrospinal fluid abnormalities associated with connective tissue disorders; consequently, her clinical specialty is brain and spinal surgery, with a particular focus on neuro-oncology and surgical options for the treatment of chronic pain.

Dr. Marios Charalambous is a specialist in veterinary neurology recognized by the American ABVS and the European EBVS. After completing his small animal residency at the Queen’s Veterinary School Hospital at the University of Cambridge (UK), he worked in general and emergency private practice in the UK. During this time, he also completed a postgraduate diploma in advanced neuroimaging at the Institute of Neurology at University College London (UCL) in the UK. He completed his initial training at Cornell University (USA) before joining Ghent University (Belgium) to complete his ACVIM- and ECVN-approved neurology residency. After passing the credentials and exams of each College separately, he became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Neurology) and the European College of Veterinary Neurology. He has participated in numerous training programs and courses offered by universities in the United Kingdom and the United States. He has also been recognized as a Chartered Scientist by the Science Council (United Kingdom) and as a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). Finally, he has served as a representative of the European Society of Veterinary Neurology (ESVN).

Veterinary Doctor (1992), PhD (2005), specialist in neurology (1996) and internal medicine (1997). After graduating in 1992, he earned his diploma in neurology from the ECVN in 1996 and completed his Dutch specialization in internal medicine in 1997.   After completing his specialization, he held various positions at the University of Utrecht’s companion animal clinic (including research, resident training, and head of the neurology department); he is currently an associate professor of neurogenetics in the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. He also works as a clinician-researcher at Evidencia Dierenziekenhuis Arnhem, specializing in neurological disorders with a strong focus on hereditary and breed-related conditions. He is currently a supervisor for the ECVN and supervises four doctoral projects. He is a member of the Center for Genetic Diagnosis (ECGD) at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Utrecht ( ), a member of the International Veterinary Epilepsy Task Force, the International Veterinary Dyskinesia Task.

After earning his degree in Veterinary Medicine (1985), he was appointed assistant professor in the Department of Anatomy at the University of Zaragoza and obtained his PhD in 1988, cum laude, with a thesis on the pineal gland in the chicken embryo. After completing postdoctoral research fellowships at the University of Reading (UK) and Guelph (Canada), and serving as a visiting professor at the University of Glasgow’s School of Veterinary Medicine, he was appointed full professor of veterinary anatomy at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the UAB. He is a member of the American Association of Veterinary Anatomists. Clinical neuroanatomy and MRI became his primary areas of interest. He is part of the neuroanatomy faculty for the ECVN and ACVIM in courses for neurology residents. In addition, he is a guest lecturer at various national and international courses and seminars on neuroanatomy. He is the author of numerous papers and of the three editions of the book “Neuroanatomy of the Dog.” He maintains an updated website (https://www.neuroanatomyofthedog.com/)

Head of the Neurology/Neurosurgery Department at Memvet—Veterinary Reference Center, Palma de Mallorca. Graduated with a degree in Veterinary Medicine from the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) in 2009. Completed a rotating internship in Animal Medicine and Surgery at the UAB Veterinary Teaching Hospital in 2009–2010. From 2010 to 2011, he worked at the Balmes Veterinary Clinic (Palma de Mallorca). In 2011, he completed a specialty internship in Neurology/Neurosurgery at the Animal Health Trust (Newmarket, United Kingdom). From 2012 to 2015, he completed a residency in Neurology/Neurosurgery accredited by the European College of Veterinary Neurology (ECVN) at the UAB Veterinary Clinical Hospital to obtain the European diploma in that specialty. From 2015 until September 2021, he was head of the Neurology/Neurosurgery Department at the Veterinary Hospital of the Catholic University of Valencia and an associate professor in the Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery at the Catholic University of Valencia. Since October 2021, he has been the head of the Neurology and Neurosurgery Department at Memvet, a leading veterinary center in Palma de Mallorca. He is a member of the European Society of Veterinary Neurology (ESVN), MRCVS, and AVEPA, and has numerous publications in national and international journals in the field of veterinary neurology. Carlos regularly participates as a speaker at both national and international courses and conferences. He is currently pursuing a PhD in neuroimaging. Since October 2018, he has been a European Specialist in Veterinary Neurology (Dipl. ECVN, EBVS European Specialist in Veterinary Neurology). He is currently pursuing his PhD.

She graduated from the Complutense University of Madrid in 2009 and continued her training with a rotating small animal internship at the Autonomous University of Barcelona (2009–2010). In 2010, she moved to England, where she completed a specialized internship in Veterinary Anesthesia at the University of Liverpool (2010–2011). In July 2011, she began her Master’s degree and residency with the European College of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia (ECVAA) at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) in London. Upon completion, she worked as an adjunct lecturer teaching anesthesia and working at the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals in the RVC’s Department of Anesthesia and Analgesia. She is a member of associations related to veterinary anesthesia, including the AVA (Association of Veterinary Anaesthetists) and the Spanish Society of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia (SEAAV). She holds the European Diploma in Anesthesia and Analgesia (Dip. ECVAA). She worked as a professor in the Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery at the Catholic University of Valencia “San Vicente Mártir” and was head of the Anesthesiology Department at the university’s veterinary hospital. She is currently Head of the Anesthesia Department at MemVet Mallorca.

Dr. Leo Londoño received his DVM from the University of Florida in 2011. After completing a rotating internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Hollywood Animal Hospital (2012), he completed a residency in emergency and critical care at the University of Florida (2015). During his residency, he discovered his passion for nephrology, hemodialysis, and other forms of blood purification. He then completed the UC Davis Hemodialysis Academy and received certification in veterinary extracorporeal blood purification. In 2015, Dr. Londoño joined the faculty at the University of Florida, where he served as an assistant professor of emergency and critical care medicine and director of the hemodialysis unit until April 2021. He recently joined Capital Vet Specialists in Jacksonville, Florida, where he works as a critical care specialist. His clinical interests include the recognition and management of acute kidney injury, extracorporeal blood purification techniques, and endothelial and glycocalyx dysfunction in critical illness. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling and lecturing internationally, fishing, and spending time with his family.

Doctor of Surgery from the Federal University of Viçosa – Brazil. Specialist in surgery, certified by the Brazilian College of Veterinary Surgery. Former Professor of Surgery at the University of Brasília – UnB. Graduate professor of veterinary neurosurgery at the Equalis Institute – Brazil. Current President of the Brazilian College of Veterinary Surgery – CBCV. Executive Director of Neurolatinvet – 2019–2021. Member of the Brazilian Association of Veterinary Neurology – ABNV. Co-author of books and author of scientific articles in the field of veterinary neurosurgery and orthopedics. Scientific reviewer for the Portuguese edition of the book “Small Animal Surgery” edited by Dr. Theresa Fossum. Partner and owner of the Pet Especialidades Veterinary Center in Brasília.

He received his DVM from the Complutense University of Madrid in 2003. After completing his residency in veterinary neurology, he obtained his Diploma from the European College of Veterinary Neurology in 2013. He is currently head of the Neurology and Neurosurgery Department at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital of Alfonso X el Sabio University, as well as at the VETSIA referral hospital in Madrid. Author of numerous articles on veterinary neurology in national and international journals, his areas of interest include the treatment of canine brain tumors and spinal surgery.

Dr. Samarani graduated with honors from the University of Milan (Italy) in 2012. After a 6-month externship in Neurology and Neurosurgery at a private clinic in Rome (Clinica Veterinaria Roma Sud), she moved to Paris (France) on a Leonardo project scholarship, where she completed a 6-month externship in surgery followed by a year of rotating internships at the same institution (Centre Hospitalier Vétérinaire Frégis). In January 2015, she moved to the United Kingdom to complete a neurology internship at the Animal Health Trust, and in October 2015 she began her three-year residency in neurology and neurosurgery at the teaching veterinary hospital of the Autonomous University of Barcelona (Spain). She earned her Diploma from the European College of Veterinary Neurology in 2021. Since June 2019, she has been working as an assistant professor of Neurology and Neurosurgery at the University of Guelph (Canada). Her interests focus on feline neurology, central nervous system neoplasia, and neurosurgery.

A veterinarian who graduated from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science at UNAM (Mexico), in 2018 he completed his small animal rotations at the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC), University of Guelph, where he also completed his neurology internship (2019) and his residency in neurology and neurosurgery (2022). He is board-certified by the ACVIM (Neurology/2022) and currently works as a certified neurologist at VCA Toronto Emergency Veterinary Hospital in Canada. He has authored various publications and given presentations in the field of veterinary neurology

Dr. Alejandra Mondino holds a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, an MSc, and a PhD in Neuroscience from UdelaR, Uruguay. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Michigan. She is currently a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Clinical Sciences at North Carolina State University under the mentorship of Dr. Natasha Olby. She is the author of several articles focusing primarily on electrophysiological techniques and the sleep-wake cycle in dogs. She teaches courses both nationally and internationally. She is about to begin her residency in Neurology and Neurosurgery at North Carolina State University.

Graduated from the Complutense University of Madrid in 2006, she completed two rotating internships at VRCC Veterinary Referrals and Queen’s Veterinary School Hospital at the University of Cambridge, where she completed her residency in Diagnostic Imaging in 2012 under Michael Herrtage and obtained her diploma in 2015. She works as an associate professor in the Diagnostic Imaging Department at the Complutense University of Madrid (UCM), and currently directs the Diagnostic Imaging Department at the Veterinary Hospital in Madrid and performs teleradiology for VetOracle UK.

Veterinary and Zootechnical Doctor. Mesoamerican University.  Specialization in Medicine and Surgery for Dogs and Cats. UNAM.  Master’s Degree in Veterinary Medicine, with a focus on Imaging. UNAM. Rotation in the Neuroradiology Department at the José Manuel Velasco National Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery.  Fellowships in the Radiology Departments of the teaching hospitals VCA West Los Angeles Hospital, Foster Hospital for Small Animals at Tufts University, James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital at Colorado State University, and William R. Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital at the University of California.  Instructor in Imaging for undergraduate and graduate programs. UPAEP.  Coordinator and presenter of courses and certificate programs in the field of Imaging at the national and international levels.

Veterinary and Animal Science Doctor from the University of Caldas – Colombia; Diploma in Small Animal Medicine from the University of Chile; Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences with an emphasis on pharmacology from the University of Caldas. Scientific Director at the Center for Veterinary Specialists in Companion Animals, Manizales, Colombia. He has focused his professional practice on internal medicine, toxicology, and anesthesiology for small animals for 20 years.  Undergraduate and graduate instructor in the areas of pharmacology, toxicology, anesthesiology, and internal medicine at the University of Caldas, Manizales, Colombia; the Autonomous University of the Americas, Pereira, Colombia; CES University, Medellín, Colombia; and the University of Tolima, Ibagué, Colombia. Online instructor for Vetesweb (Argentina), Capacitación Veterinaria (Mexico), AVA (Peru), Vetschool (Argentina), Vetstudio (Ecuador), Vetscam (Colombia), and Vetplus (Venezuela). Speaker at numerous conferences in Latin America.

Veterinary Doctor, University of Antioquia; Master’s in Internal Medicine and Surgery from CES University with an emphasis on critical care. Certified in Mechanical Ventilation from the Pontifical Bolivarian University; certified in perioperative ultrasound for critically ill patients from CES University; Instructor in Basic and Advanced Life Support through the RECOVER initiative; Vice President of LAVECCS.

Veterinary Doctor, Catholic University of Córdoba, Argentina (2012). Certificate in Veterinary Neurology from the National University of La Pampa (Argentina) (2016–2019). Postgraduate Program Director: Dr. Fernando Pellegrino. University Expert in Neurology, UCAM (Spain), 2024. In-house MRI and multislice CT scanning services, 2016–2019 (Córdoba, Argentina). Worked as a clinical neurologist, 2015–2019 (Córdoba, Argentina). Head of the neurology and neuroimaging department (MRI and CT) at Anicura Lepanto Veterinary Referral Hospital (Seville, Spain) (Oct 2019–Apr 2022). Currently head of the neurology department at DRL Veterinary Hospital (Elche, Spain).

Veterinary Surgeon from the University of Environmental and Life Sciences in Wrocław. Master’s in Applied Positive Psychology from Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, United Kingdom. ECFVG and NAVLE certified. Founder and director of VetGone Real – Positive Life Coaching.   She has worked in multiple clinical settings across at least four continents, and through her veterinary clinical practice, she decided to become actively involved in mental well-being care and suicide prevention among veterinarians. Practitioner of Positive Psychology, Certified Mediator for workplace conflicts, and Coach in Emotional Intelligence and Dignity.

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