A native of Colchester, Essex, England, Dr. Colin F. Burrows is a graduate of the Royal Veterinary College, University of London. Dr. Burrows is an Emeritus Professor at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine and has been honored to receive multiple awards, including the Scientific Achievement Award from WSAVA and the XIIth International Veterinary Congress prize from the American Veterinary Medical Association for contributions to international veterinary medicine. Dr. Burrows is passionate about education, not only for veterinary students but also for veterinary practitioners, particularly those in developing countries. He has delivered continuing education presentations in more than 50 countries and is an honorary member of the British, Austrian, and Russian Small Animal Veterinary Associations. He received a PhD in comparative medical sciences from the University of Pennsylvania in 1980 and joined the faculty at the University of Florida in that same year. He is a founder and former CEO of the North American Veterinary Community.