Gawain Hammond

Dr. Gawain Hammond is a Clinical Professor in Small Animal Diagnostic Imaging at the University of Glasgow. He specializes in veterinary radiology and imaging techniques, particularly MRI and CT applications in companion animals. His work focuses on neurological, oncological, and orthopedic imaging challenges in dogs and cats.

• Department: Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences

Research interests include diagnostic imaging of neurologic disorders, oncological lesions, and musculoskeletal abnormalities. Over 60 peer-reviewed articles highlight his contributions to imaging advancements in veterinary medicine. Key areas include MRI features of brain tumors, CT analysis of nasal masses, and ultrasound assessment of teat canal morphology in livestock. He has contributed to textbooks on fracture repair, temporomandibular joint imaging, and abdominal imaging techniques.

His work frequently addresses imaging challenges in small animals, such as gliomatosis cerebri, emphysematous gastritis, and spinal cord injuries. He has presented at veterinary neurology symposia and contributed to studies on sighthound vertebral venous system abnormalities.

Grant: Reconstructed computed tomography for elbow incongruency diagnosis in dogs (Petsavers, 2004-2005).