USDA Recognizes ARS Scientists

June 15, 2011 — 

The USDA's Agricultural Research Service has recognized AASV members Joan Lunney, Amy Vincent and Sabrina Swenson.

Dr. Joan Lunney was recognized for significant research contributions and international leadership in determining protective immune mechanisms and genetic resistance for infectious pathogens important to the U.S. swine industry.

Dr. Amy Vincent also received an Area Early Career Research Scientist Award for swine influenza virus pathogenesis, transmission and vaccine research supporting the U.S. swine industry. This award recognizes outstanding "early career scientists" who have been with the agency for seven years or less.

In addition, ARS also honored the H1N1 Pandemic Influenza Veterinary Team for rapid response to H1N1 pandemic influenza by timely development and transfer of diagnostic tests for veterinary specimens. The team includes ARS researchers David Suarez and Erica Spackman; and Beverly Schmitt, Sabrina Swenson, Mary Lea Killian, Janice Pedersen, Leo Koster and Melinda Jenkins-Moore, all of the APHIS National Veterinary Services Laboratories, Ames, Iowa. The team was recognized for superior technology transfer achievements.

Please join AASV in congratulating these researchers on the recognition they've received for their efforts to address issues of importance to swine health and veterinary medicine.

Source: ARS News Service