James
N. Moore
Professor of Large Animal Medicine Head,
Department of Large Animal Medicine
Distinguished
Research Professor 2002
Creative Research
Medal 1988
James N. Moore, Professor and Head of the Department of Large
Animal Medicine, is a leader in equine medicine research and
the development of new instructional tools. An internationally
acknowledged authority on gastrointestinal diseases and endotoxic
shock in the horse, Dr. Moore has written approximately 140 peer-reviewed
articles and several book chapters, and has edited four textbooks.
Many of his publications focus on characterization and treatment
of endotoxemia, a life-threatening equine emergency. Endotoxic
shock arises from a reduction in blood supply to the intestines
that allows bacterial toxins to enter the bloodstream. Humans
and horses share a particular sensitivity to these bacterial
toxins and Dr. Moore’s recent work compares the responses of
human and equine cells. His research has increased awareness
and improved treatments for equine endotoxemia. Dr. Moore also
has developed new educational methods including computer-based,
three-dimensional simulations, which won him the College of Veterinary
Medicine’s David Tyler Award for Innovation in Teaching. He is
respected for his ability to promote collaboration and unity
among researchers. For example, he helped organize the first
Equine Colic Research Symposium, which has become an international
event.
Source: 23rd Annual Research Awards Program (2002)
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