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Henry, a Small Animal Internal Medicine resident at the University of Liverpool Small Animal Teaching Hospital, won the Outstanding Oral Abstract Presentation award for "Risk factors associated with the development of suspected feline injection site sarcomas identified in a sentinel network of UK primary care veterinary practices."
Henry said: "It is particularly rewarding to see this work recognised, as it reflects a collaborative effort between researchers, clinicians, and the veterinary practices and pet owners contributing data through SAVSNET.
"I hope these findings contribute to a better understanding of feline injection site sarcomas and help support evidence-based discussions around feline vaccination in clinical practice."
Emily graduated from the University of Glasgow in 2023 and subsequently worked in a busy first-opinion practice in Inverness for 18 months.
She then returned to the University of Glasgow to complete a rotating internship, with the goal of pursuing a residency in Internal Medicine.
She won Outstanding Poster Abstract Presentation for: "Serum thyrotropin (TSH) concentrations help to predict azotaemia following radio-iodine treatment of hyperthyroid cats"
Emily said: "I am delighted to receive this award from the BSAVA. It is exciting to be involved in research that can help guide clinical decision-making in practice, and presenting my findings at BVA Live was a fantastic opportunity to share this work."
Katie, a final-year veterinary medicine student at the Royal Veterinary College, won Outstanding Student Abstract Presentation for: "Hot Cats: Incidence and risk factors for heat-related illness in cats under UK emergency veterinary care during 2022 and 2023."
Izzy, a student and feline enthusiast at the Royal Dick School of Veterinary Studies in Edinburgh, is due to graduate in July 2026.
She won the BSAVA PetSavers Clinical Research Abstract Award for "Pride and Purr-judice: Perception of Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) by veterinary personnel, animal shelter staff and cat owners."
Her presentation is the culmination of a three-year project investigating whether perceptions and attitudes towards Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV), a disease once thought to be a death sentence, have changed alongside scientific understanding. Its results reveal that veterinary personnel still overestimate FIV’s transmissibility and its impact on life expectancy.
She said: "It was an incredible honour just to receive a BSAVA PetSavers grant and present my abstract at BVA Live.
"This award has redefined my expectations of my own capabilities as a veterinarian and researcher.
"I am beyond excited to share my project with a larger audience, and reaching this many people makes me feel that I truly can make a difference to the welfare of FIV-positive cats."
BSAVA President Julian Hoad was one of the judges for this year. He said: “The standard of submissions this year was exceptionally high, reflecting the strength and diversity of clinical research taking place across the profession.
"The quality, enthusiasm, and innovation on display were truly inspiring, and it’s clear that these researchers are helping to drive veterinary medicine forward.
"A huge congratulations to all of this year’s winners and all who presented for their outstanding contributions.”