Speaker Profiles

Accreditation: ACVR (Radiology), ECVDI (Diagnostic Imaging)

Dr. Heng received his DVM from the Universiti Pertanian Malaysia. He continued his studies in the field of veterinary diagnostic imaging at the University of Melbourne. Upon completion of his study in Australia, he was appointed as a lecturer at Universiti Pertanian Malaysia. 

Dr. Heng then completed his radiology residency and master’s degree combination program at Colorado State University. As a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the European College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging, he worked at Purdue University from 2007 to 2021, where he was Clinical Professor of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging, section chief of diagnostic imaging and director of ACVR residency program before joining VetCT. In this current position, Dr. Heng is involved in teleradiology and virtual supervision of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging residents of a few universities via the arrangement of VetCT. 

Dr. Heng is the author or co-author of over 90 peer-reviewed publications and is widely sought after as speaker in national and international veterinary conferences, other than conducting radiology and ultrasound workshops across the world. He lives in Indiana with his family and enjoys outdoor activities.
 

Organisation: VetCT Specialists Ltd

Accreditation: ECVDI (Diagnostic Imaging)

Dr. Lim received his DVM from Universiti Putra Malaysia and completed his diagnostic imaging residency at the University of Pretoria. He is a Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging and a Fellow of the Malaysian College of Veterinary Specialists. He was the Chair of the ECVDI Credentials Committee and member of the Executive Committee between 2020-2022, and is currently part of the Selection Committee. Dr. Lim has served as a Clinical Associate Professor of Diagnostic Imaging at Purdue University, USA (2013-2021) and is now a Radiologist with VetCT. He has authored/co-authored over 70 peer-reviewed journal publications and abstract proceedings. Being passionate in teaching and education, he is actively involved in training imaging residents in the US, Canada and UK. He frequently conducts imaging workshops and has spoken at innumerable international conferences. Dr. Lim enjoys travelling with his lovely wife and has a soft spot for Musang King.

Organisation: VetCT Specialists Ltd

Dr. Shibu Simon, MVSc., PhD, Associate Professor & Course Director, PG Diploma Small Animal Theriogenology, KVASU, has published more than 65 research papers in peer reviewed scientific journals and presented 80 papers/lead papers in international/national conferences. Has edited a text book on Small Animal Theriogenology and authored a scientific book on dogs in vernacular.  His master’s thesis (1995-97) was on the standardisation of EVC, hormonal induction of oestrus, semen collection and AI in canines and led to the first successful AI in canines in Kerala in mid 90s. His Doctoral research focused on Conceptus echobiometry and Doppler ultrasonographic assessment of maternal and foetal blood flow in canine pregnancy (2015). Has guided 27 postgraduate/doctoral research scholars as Major/Minor advisor. He has received numerous awards for academic excellence and outstanding service to the profession that include Dr. N.P. Panicker Endowment Award for the best post graduate student (1997), Dr. Thomas Joseph Award for the Best Veterinarian (1999) and Appreciation award from the Board of Management, KVASU (2016). Has served as Editor (2004-2007) and Consulting Editor (2010) of Journal of Indian Veterinary Association (JIVA), Editor of Professional Diary of IVA (2010) and Associate Editor (2006 to 2013) of Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (JVAS). He is the Representative for India (SAVAK) at FASAVA Assembly, State President, Small Animal Veterinary Association, Kerala (SAVAK) and State Secretary, Indian Society for the Study of Animal Reproduction.

Organisation: Kerala Veterinary & Animal Sciences University