JCC wishes to congratulate Professor Vanessa Barrs who was recently appointed the BOCHK Chair Professorship in Veterinary Medicine. Professor Barrs is currently Associate Dean and Director of Veterinary Affairs of the Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences (JCC) at City University of Hong Kong. She is also Chair Professor of Companion Animal Health and Disease at the JCC.
The Named Chair Professorships cover a broad array of disciplines under the five major interdisciplinary research areas outlined in CityU's Strategic Plan 2020–2025, ranging from architecture, behavioural and policy sciences, biomedical sciences, business, e-learning, energy and environment, engineering, and materials science to One Health and veterinary medicine.