ASAV INTERNATIONAL KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

 


 

 

Dr Duncan Lascelles
BSc, BVSC, PhD, FRCVS

Dr. Lascelles is the Dr. J. McNeely and Lynne K. DuBose Distinguished Professor of Musculoskeletal Health, and Professor of Translational Research in Pain and Surgery.

Since his PhD training at Bristol, UK, he has devoted is professional career to improving our ability to recognize and treat pain in animals. His research program (Translational Research in Pain [TRiP]) develops methods to measure pain associated with spontaneous disease in animals and seeks to understand the underlying neurobiology with the goal of improving our understanding of how to control pain in companion animals and facilitating analgesic development in human medicine.

He is director of the Comparative Pain Research and Education Centre (CPREC). He has authored over 270 peer reviewed research papers and reviews, over 400 research abstracts, and ~ 30 book chapters.
 

 

Dr Sheilah Robertson 
BVMS (Hons), PhD, DACVAA, DECVAA, DACAW, DECAWBM (WSEL), FRCVS

After graduating from the University of Glasgow in Scotland, Dr Robertson undertook specialized training in anesthesia and pain management. She is board certified in anesthesia and animal welfare by the respective American and European Colleges and holds a certificate in small animal acupuncture and shelter medicine. She has published widely on the recognition and alleviation of pain in companion animals and has co-authored numerous clinical guidelines and resources. She has worked in private practice, academia and in the Animal Welfare Division of the American Veterinary medical Association. Dr Robertson is a medical advisor to Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice, a large network of veterinarians dedicated to end-of-life care and is a courtesy lecturer in the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Florida.
 


 

VBG KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

 


 

Noel Whittaker
 

International bestselling author, finance and investment expert, radio broadcaster, newspaper columnist and public speaker, Noel Whittaker is one of the world’s foremost authorities on personal finance.

Noel reaches over three million readers each week through his columns in major Australian newspapers all over in Australia, is a regular contributor to magazines and websites, and appears on radio and television. 

He is one of Australia’s most successful authors, with 26 bestselling books achieving worldwide sales of more than two million copies. His new book Wills death & Taxes is now on the best seller list as well. 

Valentina Lwin Bailey

Valentina Lwin Bailey is a Principal Consultant at Great Place To Work® ASEAN & ANZ, where she partners with business and HR leaders to shape and enhance employee experience through culture transformation. Drawing on insights from large and complex organisations—including multinationals, conglomerates - as well as SMEs, and not-for-profits, Valentina brings over two decades of experience in organisational development, talent management, and employee engagement. She has coached hundreds of leaders across industries, helping them unlock the potential of their people and build high-trust, inclusive workplaces. Her approach is grounded in a deep belief in the power of culture to drive performance and wellbeing. Valentina also mentors emerging professionals and contributes to thought leadership across the region.