Jennifer G. Barrett, DVM, PhD, Diplomate ACVS, Diplomate ACVSMR

Theodora Ayer Randolph Professor of Equine Surgery
Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center
Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences
Email: jgbarrett@vt.edu
Education
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2002Doctor of Veterinary MedicineCornell UniversityIthaca, NY
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1999Doctor of Philosophy, Molecular Cellular and Developmental BiologyYale UniversityNew Haven, CT
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1994Master of Science / Master of Philosophy, BiologyYale UniversityNew Haven, CT
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1991Bachelor of Arts, BiologyDartmouth CollegeHanover, NH
Board Certifications
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2013American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation: Equine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
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2008American College of Veterinary Surgeons: Large Animal Surgery
Areas of Speciality
- Lameness
- Diagnostic imaging
- Orthopedic surgery
- Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
Research Interests
- Tendon, ligament, and cartilage healing
- Stem cell and platelet rich plasma therapies
- Tissue regeneration
Professional Experience
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2014–presentTheodora Ayer Randolph Professor of Equine Surgery (2014-present)Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical CenterDepartment of Large Animal Clinical SciencesVirginia-Maryland College of Veterinary MedicineVirginia TechLeesburg, VA
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2013–presentAssociate Professor of Equine SurgeryMarion duPont Scott Equine Medical CenterDepartment of Large Animal Clinical SciencesVirginia-Maryland College of Veterinary MedicineVirginia TechLeesburg, VA
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2013–presentAffiliate Assistant ProfessorBioengineering DepartmentVolgenau School of EngineeringGeorge Mason UniversityFairfax, VA
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2011–presentAdjunct Assistant ProfessorWake Forest Institute for Regenerative MedicineWake Forest UniversityWinston-Salem, NC
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2007–2013Assistant Professor of Equine SurgeryMarion duPont Scott Equine Medical CenterDepartment of Large Animal Clinical SciencesVirginia-Maryland College of Veterinary MedicineVirginia TechLeesburg, VA
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2004–2007Equine Surgery Resident /Postdoctoral Research AssistantAllison A. Stewart, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVS, MentorVeterinary Teaching HospitalUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignUrbana, IL
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2003–2004Postdoctoral Research AssociateComparative Orthopaedics Research LaboratoryPeter Muir, BVSc, PhD, Diplomate ACVS — DirectorUniversity of Wisconsin-MadisonSchool of Veterinary MedicineMadison, WI
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2002–2003Intern, Equine Medicine and SurgeryRood and Riddle Equine HospitalLexington, KY
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1999–2001Postdoctoral Research Assistant (Part-time and summers)Comparative Orthopaedics LaboratoryAlan J. Nixon, BVSc, MS, Diplomate ACVS — DirectorCornell University College of Veterinary MedicineIthaca, NY
Honors & Awards
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2015–2017Clinical Research Award, Loan Repayment Program National Institutes of Health
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2015–presentTheodora Ayer Randolph Professorship in Equine Surgery, Virginia Tech
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2015–2015Clinical Research Award, Loan Repayment Program National Institutes of Health
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2010Virginia Tech Scholar of the Week
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2007Mark S. Bloomberg Memorial Resident Research Award Veterinary Orthopedic Society Conference
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2006American Association of Equine Practitioners Foundation Research Fellow Scholarship
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2006American College of Veterinary Surgeons Veterinary Symposium Resident Poster Award, First Place
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2005American College of Veterinary Surgeons Veterinary Symposium Resident Research Presentation Award, First Place
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2005Phi Zeta Research Award, University of Illinois
Professional Memberships
- North American Veterinary Regenerative Medicine Society, Director
- Orthopaedic Research Society
- American College of Veterinary Surgeons
- American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
- International Society of Stem Cell Research
- Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine International Society, Musculoskeletal TWiG
- American Veterinary Medical Association
- American Association of Equine Practitioners
- Veterinary Orthopedic Society
- Phi Zeta Honor Society
Selected Publications
- Youngstrom DW, LaDow JE, Barrett JG. Engineering tendon: Scaffolds, bioreactors and models of regeneration. Review Article, Stem Cells International, in press.
- Guo Z, DeVita R, Freeman JG, Barrett JG. Determination of damage criteria in medial collateral ligaments. ASME Journal of Biomechanical Engineering, in press.
- Freeman KD, Barrett JG, Youngstrom DW, White NA. Microangiographic comparison of the effects of three-loop pulley and six-strand Savage tenorrhaphy techniques on the equine superficial digital flexor tendon. Veterinary Surgery, in press.
- Youngstrom DW, Rajpar I, Kaplan DL, Barrett JG. A bioreactor system for in vitro tendon differentiation and tendon tissue engineering. Journal of Orthopaedic Research, ePub ahead of print, Feb 9, 2015. doi: 10.1002/jor.22848.
- Lamb MM, Barrett JG, White NA, Werre SR. Accuracy of low-field magnetic resonance imaging versus radiography for guiding injection of equine distal interphalangeal joint collateral ligaments. Veterinary Radiology and Ultrasonography. 55(2):174–181, 2014. doi: 10.1111/vru.12109
- Youngstrom DW, Barrett JG, Jose RR, Kaplan DL. Functional characterization of detergent- decellularized equine tendon extracellular matrix for tissue engineering applications. PLOS ONE. 8(5): e64151, 2013. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0064151
- Krista KM, White NA, Barrett JG, Furr MO, Buechner-Maxwell VA. Evaluation of neutrophil apoptosis in horses with acute abdominal disease. American Journal of Veterinary Research. 74(7):999-1004, 2013. doi: 10.2460/ajvr.74.7.999.
- Frellstedt L, McKenzie HC, Barrett JG, Furr MO. Induction and characterization of endotoxin tolerance in equine peripheral blood mononuclear cells in vitro. Veterinary Immunology and Immunopathology. 149: 97-102, 2012. doi: 10.1016/j.vetimm.2012.05.012
- Hart SK, Barrett JG, Brown JA, Papich M, Powers B, Sullins KE. Elution of antimicrobials from a cross-linked dextran gel: in vivo quantification. Equine Veterinary Journal. 45(2):148-153, 2013. doi: 10.1111/j.2042-3306.2012.00633.x.
- Everett E, Barrett JG, Morelli J, DeVita R. Biomechanical Testing of a Novel Suture Pattern for Repair of Equine Tendon Lacerations. Veterinary Surgery. 41(2):278–285, 2012. doi: 10.1111/j.1532-950X.2011.00905.x.