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Roberta Blake is a Professor and Research Lead at Anglia Ruskin University's Writtle School of Agriculture, Animal and Environmental Sciences. She joined Writtle University College in 2016 (merged with ARU in 2024) and previously held research positions at University College London and the Royal Veterinary College (2011–2016). A veterinary surgeon with 20+ years of experience, her expertise spans equine sports medicine, biomechanics, and regenerative therapies.
Education:
- PG Certificate in Higher Education Practice, University of Essex
- PhD in Veterinary Surgery, University of São Paulo
- MSc in Veterinary Surgery, University of São Paulo
- Residency in Large Animal Surgery, University of São Paulo
- BSc in Veterinary Medicine, University of São Paulo
Research Interests: Her work integrates animal biomechanics (e.g., kinematics of agility dogs/horses), equitation science, sports injury rehabilitation, and stem-cell therapies. Current projects examine underwater treadmill efficacy, tendon repair biomaterials, and breed-specific exercise physiology.
Publications: Recent articles (2019–2024) emphasize translational applications: 67% focus on rehabilitation (hydrotherapy, massage, core exercises), 20% on regenerative medicine (stem-cell scaffolds), and 13% on sports equipment safety. Key methodologies include motion analysis, histology, and electromyography.
Grants:
- 2022–2023: Research England KE Funding (£12k, PI) – Dog sports injury awareness
- 2020–2023: Newton Fund (£5k, PI) – Biomechanics of Pantaneiro horses
- 2019–2021: SBRI/Innovate UK (£1.1m, Co-I) – Chondrogenic implant development
- 2017–2018: MRC Confidence in Concept (£85k, Co-I) – Osteoarthritis stem-cell model
- 2015–2016: Wellcome Trust (£989k, RA) – Bioyarn tendon sutures
- 2012–2015: MRC TSCRC (£861k, RA) – Cartilage regeneration via stem cells
- 2011–2012: CAPES (£20k, PI) – Academic visit to UCL
- 2011–2012: CNPq (£50k, PI) – Stem-cell therapy in horse tendonitis
Teaching & Supervision: She leads dissertation modules and teaches biomechanics/rehabilitation courses across five programs. Actively recruits postgraduate students for projects in animal sports medicine and biomechanics.
