Submitted by J. Hudson on Wed, 15/07/2026 - 13:38
We’re delighted to celebrate the achievements of Layla Thompson and Patrick Lennon, our Small Animal Surgery Residents, at the Queen's Veterinary School Hospital, part of the University of Cambridge Vet School who have recently presented their research at leading veterinary conferences.
Patrick presented his research as part of the BSAVA (British Small Animal Veterinary Association) Clinical Research Abstracts programme at BVALive in Birmingham, sharing findings on oestrus-associated complications following artificial urethral sphincter placement to address urinary incontinence in entire female dogs.
Layla presented her research at the European College Of Veterinary Surgeons (ECVS) Annual Scientific Meeting in Liverpool, as part of the Residents’ Abstract Forum. Her work, carried out through our specialist BOAS Clinic, explored the impact of weight loss on the severity of Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) in overweight and obese pugs.
We are incredibly proud to share that Layla’s research was recognised with the 2026 ECVS Resident Award – a fantastic achievement that reflects the quality of clinical research taking place within our Small Animal Surgery team.
Congratulations to Layla and Patrick for representing the University of Cambridge Vet School and contributing to the advancement of evidence-based veterinary care.
If you are concerned that your dog, or a patient of yours, may be affected by BOAS, our specialist BOAS Clinic offers comprehensive assessment, treatment recommendations, weight management support and surgical interventions where appropriate.
Please see our website here: www.hospital.vet.cam.ac.uk
