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Jefferson H. Carraway, D.V.M., M.S., Veterinary Medical Officer, Division of Veterinary Services, FDA, National Center for Toxicological Research

Louisiana State University, B.S., 1973, Entomology
Louisiana State University, D.V.M., 1977, Veterinary Medicine
Louisiana State University, M.S., 1983, Veterinary Parasitology

Experience:

  • 1977-1978 Associate Veterinarian, Small Animal Practice, Cleveland, TN
  • 1978-1981 Clinical Veterinarian, Gulf South Research Institute, New Iberia, LA
  • 1981-1983 Instructor in Laboratory, Zoo, and Exotic Animal Medicine and graduate student in veterinary parasitology, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
  • 1983-1985 Director of Veterinary Services, Litton Bionetics, Inc., Yemassee, SC
  • 1985-1990 Director of the Vivarium, The University of Texas Health Center at Tyler, Tyler, TX
  • 1990-1999 Contract Manager, Animal Care and Diet Preparation Contract at NCTR, The Bionetics Corporation, Jefferson, AR
  • 1999-present Veterinary Medical Officer, Division of Veterinary Services, National Center for Toxicological Research, Jefferson, AR

Honors:

  • Diplomate, American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine, 1985
  • Two FDA Group Recognition Awards, 1998
  • NCTR Contract Employee of the Month, 1997

Current Primary Research Interests:

  • Environmental enrichment of laboratory animals.
  • Analgesic protocols for laboratory animals.
  • Research facility management.

Publications:

  • Moore, D.M., Brown, R.J., Carraway, J.H., and Gibbs, C.J. "Aneurysm of the Brachyocephalic Artery in a Capuchin Monkey (Cebus apella)." LAS 32: 289-290 (1982).

  • Carraway, J.H. and Malone, J.B. "Brugia pahangi: Comparative Susceptibility of the Mongolian Jird (Meriones unguiculatus) and the PD4 Inbred Hamster (Meriones auratus)." Exper Parasit 59: 67-63 (1985).
  • Gray, L.D. and Carraway, J.H. "Laboratory-Made Microdissecting Instruments." Lab Animal 16: 34-37 (1987).
  • Carraway, J.H. and Gray, L.D. "Blood Collection and Intravenous Injection in the Guinea Pig via the Saphenous Vein." LAS 39: 623-624 (1989).
  • Gray, L.D., Carraway, J.H., and Brady, D.E. "Laryngoscopy of Guinea Pigs: Endotracheal Intubation and Repeated Dust Exposure." Poster presentation at 1990 American Thoracic Society Annual Meeting in Boston, MA. 1990.
  • Fleming, L.R., Carraway, J.H., and Montgomery, C.A. "A Standard Method of Housing Temperate Region Freshwater Aquatic Species." Poster presentation a the 1990 American Association of Laboratory Animal Science Annual Meeting in Milwaukee, WI. 1990.

  • Lewis, S.M. and Carraway, J.H. "Large Animal Models of Human Disease." Lab Animal 21: 22-29 (1992).

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