"Pillar" of equine medicine retires after 34 years
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"Pillar" of equine medicine retires after 34 years
February 16, 2011
Pioneer equine immunologist Dr Jill Johnson has retired from her role at Louisiana State University's School of Veterinary Medicine, after 34 years.
Dr Jill Johnson
Johnson retired on January 2, 2011. She joined the faculty on April 1, 1977, and played a role in training every graduate of LSU's School of Veterinary Medicine, which graduated its first class in May 1977.
Johnson received her BS, DVM, and MS from the University of Minnesota in 1970, 1972, and 1977, respectively. She is a Diplomate of both the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) and the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (Equine Practice).
She was also the first woman veterinarian to achieve the rank of full professor in the LSU SVM. She was a pioneer in equine immunology; her lab first described donkey-factor, a blood antigen of donkeys, which is the reason that mule foals were dying from immune-mediated hemolytic anemia. She computerized the equine veterinary medical record systems and used Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for studying diseases and exercise patterns in thoroughbred training programs.
As well as riding horses, Johnson's other adventure interests include scuba diving, skydiving, sailing, rock climbing and swing dancing.
At her retirement party, Johnson was presented with an original piece of art from artist, Genevieve Liljeberg. The oil painting was presented to Johnson by her Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences colleagues, past and present. Liljeberg lives in New Orleans, her hometown, and is a full member of the American Academy of Equine Art.
"Jill is a pillar in equine medicine," said Dean Peter F. Haynes. "She is also an extraordinarily talented internist and was the first boarded equine internist in Louisiana. She has been an invaluable faculty member and will be missed by all."
February 16, 2011
Pioneer equine immunologist Dr Jill Johnson has retired from her role at Louisiana State University's School of Veterinary Medicine, after 34 years.
Dr Jill Johnson
Johnson received her BS, DVM, and MS from the University of Minnesota in 1970, 1972, and 1977, respectively. She is a Diplomate of both the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) and the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (Equine Practice).
She was also the first woman veterinarian to achieve the rank of full professor in the LSU SVM. She was a pioneer in equine immunology; her lab first described donkey-factor, a blood antigen of donkeys, which is the reason that mule foals were dying from immune-mediated hemolytic anemia. She computerized the equine veterinary medical record systems and used Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for studying diseases and exercise patterns in thoroughbred training programs.
As well as riding horses, Johnson's other adventure interests include scuba diving, skydiving, sailing, rock climbing and swing dancing.
At her retirement party, Johnson was presented with an original piece of art from artist, Genevieve Liljeberg. The oil painting was presented to Johnson by her Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences colleagues, past and present. Liljeberg lives in New Orleans, her hometown, and is a full member of the American Academy of Equine Art.
"Jill is a pillar in equine medicine," said Dean Peter F. Haynes. "She is also an extraordinarily talented internist and was the first boarded equine internist in Louisiana. She has been an invaluable faculty member and will be missed by all."