Research Interests / Areas of Expertise:
Dr. Griffith studies food safety, including infection and contamination of pork and turkey meat with Salmonella, Campylobacter, Listeria, and E. coli species. His research interests also include Bovine Respiratory Disease and the immediate hypersensitivity associated with infection and vaccination against Haemophilus somnus and bovine respiratory syncytial virus. Dr. Griffith is the North Central Regional Coordinator for the National Research Support Project (NSRP-7, Minor Species Drug Program) for the USDA.


Education & Certifications:
D.V.M.: Michigan State University, 1973.
M.S.: Iowa State University, 1980.
Ph.D.: Iowa State University, 1983.


Teaching:
Veterinary Microbiology -- VMPM 386
Medical Bacteriology --VMPM 586
Medical Bacteriology Laboratory -- VMPM 586L
Infectious Diseases and Preventive Medicine -- VMPM 437


Honors & Awards:
Norden Distinguished Teacher Award, 2001.
SCAVMA Teaching Award, Basic Sciences, 1995-96, 1998-99, 2001-02.
Regents Award for Teaching Excellence, 1990.