Congratulations to David Hodson, Professor of Cellular Metabolism, Head of the Islet Biology Group at the University of Birmingham, who has been awarded a Fellowship of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (FRCVS). This is quite rare and only awarded to those held in the highest esteem by the profession.

Comment from David "I’m really pleased to have been awarded FRCVS. I am hoping that this will show veterinarians thinking about careers in basic research that it is a) very rewarding; and b) recognised by the profession. It is my belief that veterinarians can make great contributions to medicine."