James A. Roth is an American veterinary physician, microbiologist, and immunologist. He is an emeritus Distinguished Professor in the Department of Veterinary Microbiology and Preventive Medicine at the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine. He established and served as the Director of the Center for Food Security and Public Health (CFSPH) and the Institute for International Cooperation in Animal Biologics (IICAB).
Roth joined the faculty of Iowa State University in 1977, rising through the academic ranks to become a full professor in 1988. In 1995, he was named a Distinguished Professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine.[2]
In 2002, following the September 11 attacks and subsequent concerns regarding agroterrorism, Roth founded the Center for Food Security and Public Health (CFSPH) with funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Under his leadership, the center has become a leading resource for training and information on zoonotic and foreign animal diseases.[3]
Roth’s research has focused on veterinary immunology, vaccinology, and preparedness for transboundary animal diseases and emerging infectious diseases. His work emphasized evaluation of neutrophil function in disease pathogenesis and the development, evaluation, and optimal use of veterinary vaccines, and their role in animal and public health.[6]
As founder and executive director of the Institute for International Cooperation in Animal Biologics (IICAB), Roth collaborated with government agencies, industry, and international organizations to improve the safety, efficacy, and global availability of veterinary vaccines. His research and outreach activities addressed evaluation of vaccine safety and efficacy and regulatory considerations for veterinary vaccines.[7]
Roth also contributed to applied research relevant to preparedness for foreign and emerging animal diseases. His work included studies on vaccination strategies for economically important livestock diseases and policy-relevant analyses supporting national animal health preparedness and response planning for high-consequence diseases such as foot-and-mouth disease and African swine fever.[8][9]
Selected awards and honors
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Microbiologists, 1982[10]
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