SRUC Head of Research appointed President of the British Society of Animal Science

Monday 15th April 2019, 4:00pm

The Head of Research at Scotland’s Rural College has been appointed President of the British Society of Animal Science (BSAS).


new role

Professor Eileen Wall took the reins following the BSAS annual conference held in Edinburgh, 9 to 11 April. BSAS 2019 'Fit for the Future' celebrated 75 years of progress in animal science, and look at the developments which could reshape animal science in the future.


Photo: (L) Maggie Mitchell, Chief Executive and (R) Eileen Wall, Present, BSAS



A member of BSAS since 1999, Professor Wall’s new role will focus on providing leadership and direction to the board of Trustees, as well as overseeing the 2020 BSAS Conference to be held in Nottingham.

Entitled The Challenge of Change, the conference will look at the interdisciplinary challenges of food and nutrition production and security and will once again be held in collaboration with the World Poultry Science Association (WPSA).

"I am thrilled to be taking over as President and excited to begin driving forward the ambitions of the Society. The 2019 Conference was such a success and I’m already looking forward to next year’s event."

Professor Eileen Wall, President, British Society of Animal Science (BSAS)

"We are delighted to be returning to the 2020 Conference for another series of insightful discussions to help advance the poultry sector. Our cohesive, collaborative approach with the BSAS is helping us to apply the science of poultry care in a practical and innovative manner."

Emily Burton, President of the WPSA UK Branch

The 2020 BSAS Conference will take place at the De Vere East Midlands Conference Centre in Nottingham, from 30 March to 1 April.


Source:  SRUC



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