John R. Prickett

Professional Interest Statement

I am interested in the sustainability of livestock production with emphasis on production efficiency, animal health, welfare, and the yield of a nutritious food product.

Education

Candidate, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (2014):  Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Ames, Iowa.
Doctor of Philosophy (2009): Veterinary Microbiology and Preventive Medicine.  Iowa State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Ames, Iowa.
Bachelor of Arts (2005): Cell and Molecular Biology, Minor Chemistry.  Western State College of Colorado, Gunnison, Colorado.

Professional positions

Post-Doctoral Scientist (December – August, 2010): Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Iowa State University. Ames, Iowa.

Additional training

Veterinary Biologics Training Program (May 7-9 2008): Dr. James Roth, Institute for the International Cooperation in Animal Biologics, Ames, Iowa. 
Pipette User Training (2007): Larry S. Newman, Anmar Metrology, Inc.
Blood borne Pathogens Exposure Control (2005, 2007, 2008, 2009): Iowa State University Environmental Health and Safety.
Fire Safety Emergency Training (2005): Iowa State University Environmental Health and Safety.
EPA Hazardous Waste Generator Training (2005): Iowa State University Environmental Health and Safety.
OSHA Laboratory Standards Training (2005): Iowa State University Environmental Health and Safety.
Knowing How to Practice Safe Science (2005): Howard Hughes Medical Institute. 
CPR certified (2003).

Awards and Honors

PRRS Graduate and Undergraduate Scholars Program.  January 2009.  $12,000 graduate student fellowship for PRRS research/extension activities.
Travel Trainee Award (2008): 51st American Association of Veterinary Diagnosticians. September 2, 2008. Davis, California.
Graduate Student Award, best oral presentation (2008): 51st American Association of Veterinary Diagnosticians. October 27, 2008. Greensboro, North Carolina.
Graduate Student Award, best oral presentation (2006): 45th North Central Conference of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians.  June 8, 2006.  Lincoln, Nebraska.

Updated CV 02-Dec-2011