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Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine
Avian Research Fund�Mucosal Vaccine Development against Chlamydia
psittaci Infections in Avian Species�
Brief description of
project/methodology: The goal of this project is to produce a vaccine that can
protect companion bird species against Chlamydia
psittaci infections. We will be
using the knowledge obtained in the initial investigation and test a virus
vector/in conjunction with DNA vaccination to express the C. psittaci
antigens into the bird to produce an immune/protective response. Benefits to
aviculture and/or avian conservation: - Reduce human exposure to a disease that is infectious. - Reduce infectivity of the disease to companion avian species thereby decreasing deaths associated with the disease. -
Protection of birds and owners that exhibit at shows and attend bird
fairs. Name/Address: Dr. Thomas N. Tully, Jr. Louisiana State University � School of Veterinary Medicine Department VCS South Stadium Road Baton Rouge, LA 70803 Education: Institute Degree DateAwarded Louisiana State University B.S. May, 1982 LSU School of Veterinary Medicine D.V.M. May, 1986 Louisiana State University
M.S.
May, 1991 Specialty Board Certification American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (Avian) March, 1998 Professional Experience: Institute Rank Period of Appt. LSU School of Veterinary Medicine Instructor 1987-1991LSU School of Veterinary Medicine Asst. Prof. 1991-1996 LSU School of Veterinary Medicine Asso. Prof. 1996-present Previous Research or
Avian Projects: (For space purposes I have only listed
projects within the last 5 years) 1.
August 1995. Primary-investigator. Potential Use of Chlamydial 18 kDa
Adhesion Protein and Major Outer Membrane Protein as a Vaccine Against Chlamydia psittaci Infections in Agriculture and Companion Avian
Species. 2.
January 1996. Primary-investigator. Comparison of Standard Oiled Bird
Rehabilitation to the Use of Microbe Impregnated Surfactant on Oiled Birds.
Louisiana Remediation Co., Inc. 3.
August 1996. Primary-investigator. Blood Serum Collection in Cockatiels
for Evaluation of a DNA Probe Test for Detection of Chlamydia
psittaci. Avian Research Associates Laboratory. 4.
August 1996. Co-investigator. Blood Plasma and Fecal Collection in Five
Quaker Parrots (Myiopsitta monachus)
for Evaluation of a DNA Probe Test for Detection of Chlamydia
psittaci. Georgia Research Foundation. 5.
September 1996. Primary-investigator. Establishing an Avian Research
Breeding Colony. Gulf South Bird Club, South Alabama Aviculture Society. 6.
January
1998. Co-investigator. Evaluation of a DNA test probe for Chlamydia psittaci in companion bird species.
Georgia Research Foundation. 7.
June 1998. Establishment
of normal serum zinc, lead, iron and copper levels in Hispanolian Parrots (Amazona
ventralis). South Alabama Caged
Bird Society. 8.
November 1998. Primary investigator.
Evaluation of probiotic supplements in growing psittacine birds. Pet-Ag Inc. 9.
January 1999. Co-investigator. Comparison
of cardiorespiratory parameters and core temperatures using a rebreathing circle
system with intermittent positive pressure ventilation versus a nonrebreathing
system with spontaneous ventilation during isoflurane anesthesia in Hispaniolan
Amazon Parrots. Hallowell
Engineering and Manufacturing Corporation. 10.
February 1999. Co-investigator. Evaluating
surgical thermal support on Amazon Parrots. Louisiana
Aviculture Society. 11.
February 1999.Co-inmvestigator. Intradermal skin testing in Hispanolian
parrots (Amazona ventralis) Mardi Gras
Aviculture Conference. 12.
June 1999. Establishing and Maintaining a Scientific Research Colony of
Hispaniolan Amazon Parrots. Kaytee Avian Foundation. 13. September 2000. Foil CS, Colombini S, Heatley JJ, Tully TN, Daigle J, Hosgood G. Intradermal skin Testing in Amazona parrots � Establishing a protocol Association of Avian Veterinarians. Summary of funding
needed:
- Molecular biology supplies and material for vaccine
development and testing
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Donation:$___________________________ How the check should
be addressed The LSU Foundation * A notation should be made on the check and in the cover letter that the monies are a contribution to Dr. Tully�s Avian Research Program. If Credit Card, Please circle Visa MC Card #___________________________ Expiration Date: ______________ Signature: _______________________________________ Please forward to: Dr. Thomas N. Tully, Jr. Louisiana State University � School of Veterinary Medicine Department VCS South Stadium Road Baton Rouge, LA 70803
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