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“After graduating, I was deeply honoured and grateful
                                                              to have been considered for the Harry Steele-Bodger
                                                              Memorial Travel Scholarship, an opportunity that has
                                                              reignited my passion for veterinary medicine and enabled
                                                              me to make a meaningful contribution to the animal
                                                              welfare on Mayreau, the smallest island in St Vincent
                                                              and the Grenadines. Through this scholarship, I have
                                                              been able to conduct research focused on understanding
                                                              the perception of animal welfare on the island and the
                                                              difference in attitudes towards animals. Additionally, I
                                                              have had the opportunity to advocate for animal welfare
                                                              through owner education and engagement initiatives
                                                              during my time in Mayreau. I am grateful to the BVA and
                                                              the trustees of the Harry Steele-Bodger fund for their
                                                              support and recognition. To those interested, I highly
                                                              encourage applying for this scholarship as it is a wonderful
                                                              opportunity for all students and recent graduate.”

                                                              KIM TAM
                                                              Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine
                                                              Graduated 2023







                                                              “Having graduated from the  with BSc in
                                                              Bioveterinary Science (2019), and MRes in Genomics
                                                              (2020), I have continued my research career with a PhD
                                                              at University College London where I am researching
                                                              how deep learning can identify antibodies with
                                                              therapeutic potential. The projects in domestic livestock
                                                              genomics, which I selected whilst at the  have given
                                                              me a solid foundation in bioinformatics and programming
                                                              necessary for my current research. Following my PhD
                                                              I hope to pursue a career in life science consulting
                                                              which allows me to use both my knowledge of the
                                                              pharmaceutical industry and the problem-solving
                                                              skills I have acquired throughout my academic career.
                                                              I absolutely recommend the  for school leavers
                                                              looking for a small close-knit research community which
                                                              produces exceptional science.”

                                                              JAMES SWEET JONES
                                                              BSc Bioveterinary Sciences
                                                              Graduated 2019
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