Congratulations Stephanie Dakin

Senior Research Fellow Professor Stephanie Dakin has been awarded Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Diploma of Fellowship. The body exists to advance veterinary standards by providing a resource of independent knowledge for the benefit of the veterinary profession.

Stephanie commented: ‘I am delighted to be recognised with this honour for meritorious contributions to knowledge. I am passionate about One Health initiatives and advocate that our research on human soft tissue joint disease also benefits veterinary patients. I look forward to continued engagement and collaboration with veterinary colleagues in future’.

Stephanie will receive her award in London in November 2025.

Professor Stephanie Dakin is a Senior Research Fellow of Green Templeton College and Professor of Musculoskeletal Sciences, a Versus Arthritis Career Development Fellow and Chair of Directors of the Taught MSc in Musculoskeletal Sciences at NDORMS, University of Oxford.

Stephanie is a veterinary surgeon and spent her early career as an equine vet with a particular interest in musculoskeletal injuries in horses. Her research focuses on disorders affecting joint soft tissues including tendons and ligaments.