Originally a Munich graduate Renate has worked as an equine vet in several different countries in ambulatory and referral settings. Until recently she has been employed as Professor of Imaging and Biomechanics at the Royal Veterinary College where she has split her time between clinical work, research, and teaching. She has recently joined CVS as their new director of education where she is putting her skills as an educator to good use to facilitate professional development of the veterinary team. In her spare time, she likes to admire her horse, taking her dog for a walk, baking, and eating cakes and playing table tennis and going to the gym to offset the aforementioned cakes.