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Dr. Rebecca Geddes is a Lecturer in Small Animal Internal Medicine at the Royal Veterinary College's Hawkshead Campus, working within the Department of Clinical Science and Services. She divides her time equally between clinical work at the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals and research activities, with a specialized focus on feline internal medicine.
- Royal Veterinary College, Hawkshead Campus
- Department of Clinical Science and Services
- Member of Cardiovascular and Renal Biology and CPCS Research Programmes
- Clinical Group: Small Animal Internal Medicine
Dr. Geddes' research primarily centers on feline nephrology and endocrinology, with particular expertise in chronic kidney disease, calcium-phosphate homeostasis, and mineral and bone disorders in cats. Her work has significant clinical applications, especially regarding the management of feline chronic kidney disease-mineral and bone disorder (CKD-MBD), hypercalcemia, and urolithiasis. She has developed substantial expertise in subcutaneous ureteral bypass (SUB) systems for cats with ureteral obstructions.
Analysis of Dr. Geddes' 15 most recent publications reveals a strong thematic focus on feline kidney disorders, particularly chronic kidney disease and related mineral and bone disorders. Her research employs various methodologies including clinical trials, diagnostic imaging studies, epidemiological analyses, and comprehensive reviews. A notable trend is her focus on practical clinical applications of research findings, with many studies directly informing treatment protocols for feline patients.
- 2022 IRIS Award for research into chronic kidney disease-mineral and bone disorder in cats
- ACVIM Board Certification in Small Animal Internal Medicine (2018)
- RCVS Specialist in Small Animal Medicine (2020)
- Founding Member of the American College of Nephrology and Urology
Dr. Geddes serves as an Associate Editor in Nephrology/Urology for the Journal of Small Animal Practice and sits on the Clinical Research Ethical Review Board (CRERB) at the RVC. She currently holds research grants funded by Royal Canin, the Everycat Foundation, the Academy of Medical Sciences, and the Royal Veterinary College. Her teaching responsibilities include undergraduate clinical rotational teaching, supervision of Senior Clinical Training Scholars, and serving as Module Lead for the CertAVP C SAM Modules. She co-heads the RVC subcutaneous ureteral bypass (SUB) clinic and has developed extensive resources for veterinarians and pet owners managing cats with SUB devices.
Dr. Geddes oversees the medical management for all cats seen through the QMHA subcutaneous ureteral bypass clinic and has established comprehensive protocols for SUB device maintenance, including regular re-examinations, urine monitoring, and dietary management specific to cats with kidney conditions.
