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Dr. Alan Mathew PhD, Purdue Professor and Head Department of Animal Science Primary Affiliation: UT AnSci Expertise: Microbiology, antibiotic resistance Office/Contact Address: 206B Brehm Knoxville, TN 37996 Phone: (865) 974-3123 Fax: (865) 974-7297 Email: amathew@utk.edu

[ Preparation / Appointments / Publications / Awards / Activities / Collaborators ]

Professional Preparation:

• Postdoctoral Experience, 1991-1993, Dept. of Biology, Purdue University
• Ph.D., Dec. 1991, Animal Science, Purdue University
• M. S., May 1978, Animal Science, Purdue University
• B. S., May 1976, Biology, Purdue University

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Appointments:

• 2003 - Present: Professor and Head, Department of Animal Science, The University of Tennessee
• 1998 – 2003: Associate Professor, Department of Animal Science, The University of Tennessee.
• 1993 – 1998: Assistant Professor, Department of Animal Science, The University of Tennessee
• 1991 – 1993: Postdoctoral Research Associate, Dept. of Biology, Purdue University.
• 1988 – 1991: Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Animal Sciences, Purdue University.
• 1976 – 1978: Graduate Teaching Assistant, Department of Biology, Purdue University.

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Publications:

Publications past 5 years 11 refereed, 12 non-refereed

Mathew, A. G., G. W. Upchurch, S. E. Chattin. 1998. Incidence of antibiotic resistance in fecal Escherichia coli isolated from commercial swine farms. J. Anim. Sci. 76:429-434.

Mathew, A. G., S. E. Chattin, C. M. Robbins, and D. A. Golden. 1998. Effects of a Direct-Fed Yeast Culture on Enteric Microbial Populations, Fermentation Acids, and Performance of Weanling Pigs. J. Anim. Sci. 76:429-434.

Mathew, A. G., A. M. Saxton, W. G. Upchurch, and S. E. Chattin. 1999. Multiple Resistance Patterns of Escherichia coli Isolated from High Intensity Swine Farms. J. Appl. Env. Microbiol. 65:2770-2772.

Ebner, P. D. and A. G. Mathew. 2000. Effects of Antibiotic Regimens on Fecal Shedding Patterns of Pigs Infected with Salmonella typhimurium. J. Food Protect. 63:709-714.14.

Mathew, A. G.,  M. A. Beckmann, A. M. Saxton. 2001. A Comparison of Antibiotic Resistance in bacteria isolated from swine herds in which antibiotics were used or excluded. J. Swine Health Prod. 9:125-129.

Ebner, P. D. and A. G. Mathew. 2001. Three molecular methods to identify Salmonella enterica Typhimurium DT104: PCR fingerprinting, multiplex PCR and rapid PFGE. FEMS Microbiology Letters. 205(1):25-29.

Mathew, A. G., F. Jackson, and A. M. Saxton. 2002. Effects of antibiotic regimens on resistance of Escherichia coli and Salmonella serovar Typhimurium in swine. J. Swine. Health and Prod. 20:7-13.

Franklin, M. A., A. G. Mathew, J. R. Vickers, and R. A. Clift. 2002. Characterization of microbial populations and volatile fatty acid concentrations in the jejunum, ileum, and cecum of pigs weaned at 17 versus 24 days of age. J. Anim. Sci. 80:2904-2910.

Arnett, D. B., P. Cullen, P. D. Ebner, A. G. Mathew. 2003 Characterization of resistance patterns and detection of apramycin resistance genes in E. coli isolated from swine exposed to various environmental conditions. International Journal of Food Microbiology. (Accepted for publication).

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Honors and Awards/Grants and Contracts:

J. Whatley Distinguished Young Scientist Award. 1998. Institute of Agriculture, The University of Tennessee.

W. S. Overton Faculty Merit Award. 2000. The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture. Recognition for outstanding contributions to student development.

Buford E. Ellington Distinguished Faculty Award. 2000. Department of Animal Science, The University of Tennessee.  Recognition of teaching excellence.

Outstanding Faculty Member. 2000. The University of Tennessee Animal Science Graduate Student Association. Recognition of research and teaching effort with relevance to graduate student mentorship.

Research Merit Award.  University of Tennessee Chapter of Gamma Sigma Delta. Recognition of outstanding research accomplishments.

Oliver, S. P. and A. G. Mathew. 1999. Rapid Method for Differentiation of Salmonella Serogroups. National Pork Producers Council. $28,500.

Mathew, A. G. 1999. Effects of Environment and Management on Persistence of Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria from Swine.  The International Life Science Institute, North America. $62,789.

Mathew, A. G. 2000. Characterizing the Origin and Transfer of Antibiotic Resistance. National Pork Producers Council. $31,690.

Mathew, A. G. 2001. Effect of antibiotic regimens on resistance in salmonella and other bacteria in swine.  National Pork Board. $42,000.

Mathew, A. G. 2001. Effects of mannanoligosaccharides on intestinal health of the young pig. Alltech Inc. $61,000.

Mathew, A. G. and M. Nyachoti.  2003. Effect of egg yolk antibodies on shedding and antibiotic resistance on Salmonella enterica Typhimurium in pigs.  National Pork Board. $48,500.

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Collaborators:

[1] Collaborative Relationships: past 4 years

Andrews, Frank - U. of TN
Clift, Rose - U. of TN
Chattin, Susan - U. of TN
Draughon, Ann - U. of TN
Golden, David - U. of TN
Oliver, Stephan – U. of TN
Mawby, Dianne – U. of TN
Nielsen, Judy - Purdue
Patterson, John – Purdue
Argenzio, Robert - U. of SC
Baker, David - U. of SD.
Francis, David - U. of SD


[2] Graduate Advisors:

Tip Cline, Purdue University, Dept. of Animal Science (MS Mentor)
Alan Sutton, Purdue University, Dept. of Animal Science (PhD Mentor)
Laszlo Csonka, Purdue University, Dept. of Biology (Postdoctoral mentor)


[3] Graduate Students/Postdoc mentored: past 4 years

Vickers, Jason – MS
Hamilton, Clare – MS
Franklin, Mark – MS, PhD
Robbins, Chad - MS
Ebner, Paul – MS, PhD
Pestova, Marina – Postdoctoral R.A.
Jackson, Felix – MS
Beckmann, Melissa – MS
Cullen, Patricia – MS
Garner, Kimberly – MS
Pulliam, January – PhD
Arnett, Deborah - MS

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Profile last updated on: 7/11/2003 6:54:32 PM