Alison has a background in small animal general practice, pedigree dog health work and research. She has a PhD in the history of breed-related disease in dogs and is Veterinary and Research Advisor at the Royal Kennel Club, where her role involves the development of new health provision, breeder outreach and education, and engagement with other organisations involved in improving canine health. Alison is also co-founder of Veterinary Humanities UK, a network that applies humanities and social science insights to veterinary issues. She advocates for the importance of addressing the human factors that drive breed-related canine disease in order to advance animal welfare effectively.