Myra Forster-van Hijfte

Myra Forster-van Hijfte possesses extensive experience in veterinary medicine and bioethics. Currently serving on the bioethics committee at Vaxcontrolgroup since December 2022, Myra plays a crucial role in ensuring ethical research practices. Myra is also a Student in the Masters One Health program at the University of Glasgow and holds multiple editorial positions, including Assistant Editor at the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and Editorial Board Member at RCVS Veterinary Evidence. As a Non-Executive Director and Angel Investor at PitPat since January 2017, Myra contributes to the strategic direction of the company. Previously, Myra was a Board Trustee at the British College of Veterinary Specialists and held high-level management roles, including Director of Referral Hospitals at Linnaeus Group and Co-founder and Managing Director of North Downs Specialist Referrals. Myra established Feline Referrals after completing a residency in Small Animal Internal Medicine and began a career as a Veterinary Surgeon. Myra earned a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in Small Animal Internal Medicine from the University of Ghent and the Royal Veterinary College.