fabcats : lecturers and residents

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The Feline Advisory Bureau's commitment to the improvement of the care of cats extends to the funding of several post-graduate posts in university veterinary schools. By funding veterinary surgeons to specialise in the care of cats, FAB continues to create the scientific backbone for many of the advances in the treatment of cats.

FAB residents not only gain valuable specialist knowledge in the treatment of cats, but also contribute to the training of the vets of the future, advise veterinary surgeons all over the UK on dealing with difficult cases, and at Bristol and Edinburgh see many referred cats.


		Andrea Harvey FAB Clinical Assistant in Feline Medicine, University of Bristol Andrea graduated from Bristol University Veterinary School in 2000 and spent a year and a half in small animal practice. In 2002 she returned to Bristol University to undertake a three year residency in feline medicine, funded by the Feline Advisory Bureau. Having thoroughly enjoyed her residency at Bristol and working together with FAB, she was delighted to be appointed as FAB Clinical Assistant in Feline Medicine at Bristol Veterinary School, in April 2005. Andrea gained the RCVS Certificate in Small Animal Medicine in 2003. She passed the first part of the European Diploma in Veterinary Internal Medicine in 2004 and, having sat the final part of the examination this summer, is currently awaiting her results. Andrea successfully completed her RCVS Diploma in Feline Medicine in July.

		Kerry Simpson FAB Lecturer, University of Edinburgh Kerry Simpson has been appointed FAB Lecturer at Edinburgh University, from where she graduated in 1998. After two years working in small animal practice in Lincolnshire , she returned to the university to study for a PhD, studying the effects of various feline geriatric diseases on the heart. She first developed an interest in feline medicine as an undergraduate student and was able to work in predominantly feline practice after graduation. Kerry acquired Whisky, a rescue cat, when she was a veterinary student. Whisky was then a weak and timid four week old kitten, but is now nine years old and full of character.

		Rachel Korman FAB Resident, University of Bristol Rachel Korman graduated from the University of Queensland Veterinary School in 2000. She worked in a busy small animal clinic in Australia before moving to the UK in 2003. She travelled the country as a locum and then settled for three years as manager of a predominantly cat practice in central London. In the 2007 Cat Friendly Practice awards Rachel was presented with a personal Cynthia award for her great ‘cattitude’. In 2006 Rachel gained the ESVPS Certificate in Feline Practice and her specific feline medicine interests include geriatrics, kidney disease and medical oncology. Her own cat, Neko is an elderly rescue cat from Battersea. She rules the household with an iron paw and ensures that the dog knows her place. Rachel became the FAB resident at Bristol in April 2008.

		Anita Schwartz FAB Resident, University of Edinburgh Anita graduated from the University of Munich, Germany in 2000 and subsequently worked at the university small animal clinic for 6 months. She then spent two years at the University of Georgia, USA, where she conducted a research study on feline immunodeficiency virus. After this Anita completed a rotating small animal internship at Michigan State University. Following her time in the USA she worked as the Fort Dodge Feline Fellow at the Feline Centre at the University of Bristol. Anita has lived with cats since her childhood, which is why she developed a particular interest in feline medicine. Internal medicine has been her primary focus since the first clinical semesters in veterinary school and her special interest lies in feline infectious diseases and management of geriatric patients.

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