David Argyle

David Argyle BVMS DECVIM-CA (Oncology) FRSE FRSA FRCVS is Head of the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine at the University of Edinburgh.

Argyle specialises in comparative oncology and cancer in animals. Recognised as an RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Oncology, Argyle was also awarded foundation Diplomat status in Veterinary Oncology in 2005 in recognition for his standing and contributions to the discipline. He later established the Riddell Swann Cancer Centre at Easter Bush, now considered a model for comprehensive cancer therapy and a training ground for the next generation of clinical oncologists. Argyle is Head of the examining board for the European Diploma Qualification in Oncology, chair of the examination board for the ECVIM residency programme for Oncology, and has trained a number of clinical oncologists now in private practice or clinical roles. In 2016 he was elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, and in the same year Fellow of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (for meritorious contributions to veterinary research). As Dean of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Edinburgh, he has successfully introduced a new career pathway for veterinarians to enable both research and clinical training through the Wellcome Trust Funded “Edinburgh Clinical Academic track for Veterinarians” (ECAT-V).  

In 2008, Argyle was awarded the Petplan Prize for Scientific Achievement and in 2014, the Kennel Club International Award for contributions to canine health. Provided by Wikipedia