Susan K. Armstrong M.Sci BVMS PhD(UoE) CertAVP FRSM MRCVS

Veterinary Director @ Veterinary Health Innovation Engine

About

My extensive experience as a senior lecturer and veterinarian, coupled with a robust research portfolio, showcases a strong commitment to addressing unmet clinical needs in veterinary medicine. Specialising in proteotranscriptomic research, I focus on developing precision medicine through biomarkers and translational diagnostics for conditions like CKD, pancreatitis, liver disease, and ocular inflammation. My participation in prestigious programs and recognition as a fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine further highlight my dedication to innovation in the field of comparative, translational veterinary diagnostics.

Country

City

United Kingdom

Industry

Veterinary

Skill

Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary, Pets, Animal Nutrition, Dogs, Animal Husbandry, Animal Behavior, Surgery, Client Education, Animal Work, Equine Medicine , Clinical Research, Research and Development (R&D), Biotechnology, Biology, Biomarkers

Experience

Veterinary Director

Veterinary Health Innovation Engine

2024-7 - Present · 2 yrs 3 mos

A strategic partnership between UoS and Zoetis to drive forward veterinary healthcare.

Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Clinical Research

University of Surrey

2023-3 - Present · 3 yrs 7 mos

Strong research focus on biomarkers and translational diagnostics in companion animals with emphasis on proteotranscriptomics and POC assays, embracing the one medicine philosophy and conducting research with commercialisation potential. Liver, lung pancreatic, ocular and renal disease principally.

Lecturer in Equine Practice, post-doc clinical researcher and co-founder of mirvetlab.com

The University of Edinburgh

2018-10 - 2023-2 · 4 yrs 5 mos

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

An equine veterinarian and post-doctoral clinical researcher - main interests are biomarkers and translational diagnostics in companion animals with a focus on miRNA and POC assays, embracing the one medicine philosophy. www.mirvetlab.com

PhD Researcher & Locum EP lecturer

The University of Edinburgh

2015-10 - 2018-10 · 3 yrs 1 mo

University of Edinburgh College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine

Thesis “Characterisation and investigation of urinary extracellular vesicles as translational biomarkers in companion animals and humans with chronic renal disease”

Principle civilian locum to the Houshold Cavalry and Kings Troop

UK Ministry of Defence

2015-6 - 2018-10 · 3 yrs 5 mos

Hyde park barracks

Privileged to provide vet locum cover to the Household Cavalry and Kings Troop. Principle locum for three years providing all aspects of equine routine and emergency veterinary care.

Elizabeth Blackwell: Wellcome Trust research primer

University of Bristol

2014-6 - 2015-4 · 11 mos

Bristol, England, United Kingdom

A competitive position. I was selected for a research primer investigating osteoarthritis - bringing cutting edge imaging modalities to try and better understand a crippling disease, with a view to translational studies. Aim was to stratify patients human and animal dependent on genotype and phenotype to disease progression categories.

Associate Veterinarian

Vetmed Sydney

2013-4 - 2014-4 · 1 yr 1 mo

Sydney

Principle small animal veterinary surgeon in sole charge of a mid-size branch practice

Equine medicine resident

Charles Sturt University

2010-8 - 2012-6 · 1 yr 11 mos

Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia

Performed all duties of an equine medical resident, including clinical teaching of 4th and final year veterinary undergraduate students.

Surgical Intern - equine

Coolmore Stud

2008-8 - 2010-1 · 1 yr 6 mos

Fethard, County Tipperary, Ireland

Surgical intern performing all aspects of a surgical internship including anaesthesia with a special interest in post-op colic management, foal care and ophthalmology. Position extended to SHO.

Terriotory Manager Trinity Healthcare

Chiesi Group

2001-8 - 2004-6 · 2 yrs 11 mos

Scotland

Sales, B2B project management, liaising with lead healthcare professionals to deliver huge cost saving packages to whole health boards, including territory wide patient switches to CFC free MDIs. Clinics trials trainer for Scotland and the North East. ABPI (distinction).

Education

The University of Edinburgh

Translational diagnostics

2015-10 - 2018-10 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Characterisation and investigation of urinary extracellular vesicles are translational diagnostic biomarkers in companion animals and humans with CKD

University of Glasgow

Parasitology

1997-11 - 2001 · 3 yrs

In part fulfilment of my M.Sci I spent one year at Veterinary Health Research Pty, Armidale, NSW, Australia. A leading Australian CRO providing clinical trial support to blue chip veterinary pharmaceutical companies alongside a diagnostic parasitology service.