Sue Paterson is a Cambridge graduate. After a time in mixed practice in Devon she took her Certificate then British and European Diplomas in Veterinary Dermatology and has been an RCVS and European Specialist for over 20 years. She was recently elected as a Fellow of the RCVS for meritorious contributions to clinical practice. She has published numerous text books and peer reviewed articles and lectures extensively in Europe and America. Sue is the President of the RCVS and RCVS Council Lead for Sustainability. She is a Past President of the BSAVA and ESVD and the President of the World Association of Veterinary Dermatology