B.S. University of Minnesota (1976)
D.V.M. University of Minnesota (1978)
M.S. Michigan State University (1982)
Ph.D. Michigan State University (1986)
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Pathologists (1983)
Research Interests
Diagnostic Pathology, Infectious Disease
Instructional areas
Anatomic Pathology
Selected Publications
Bierk, M.D., Dee, S.A., Rossow, K.D., Collins, M.I., and Molitor, T.W. (Accepted). A diagnostic investigation of chronic PRRS virus infection in a swine breeding herd. Vet Rec
Bierk, M.D., Dee, S.A., Rossow, K.D., Collins, M.I., and Molitor, T.W. 2000. Experiences with tonsil biopsy as an antemortem diagnostic test for detecting porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus infection in breeding swine. Swine Health Production. 8:279-282.
Molitor, T.W., Choi, C.S., Leitner, G., Risdahl, J., Rossow, K., Murtaugh, M.P. and Collins, J.E. (In Press). Modulation of the host immune responses following porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus infection. Vet. Immunol.
Rossow, K.D., Shivers, J.L, Yeske, P.E., Polson, D.D., Rowland, R.R.R., Lawson, S.R., Murtaugh, M.P., Nelson, E.A., and Collins, J.E. 1999. Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus infection in neonatal pigs characterized by marked neurovirulence. Vet Rec 144:444-448.
Solano-Aguilar, G.I., Pijoan, C., Rapp-Gabrielson, V.,Collins, J., Carvalho, L.F., Collins, J., and Winkelman, N. 1999. Protective role of maternal antibodies against Haemophilus parasuis infection. Am. J. Vet. Res. 60:81-87.
Christopher-Hennings, J. Nelson, E.A., Nelso, J.K., Rossow, K.D., Shivers, J.L., Yaeger, M.J., Chase, C.C.L., Garduno, R.A., Collins, J.E., and Benfield, D.A. 1998. Identification of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus in semen and tissues from vasectomized and non-vasectomized boars. Vet Pathol. 35:260-267
Dee, S.A., Joo, H.S., Polson, D.D., Park, B.K., Pijoan, C., Molitor, T.W., Collins, J.E., King, V. 1997. Evaluation of the effects of nursery depopulation on the persistence of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus and the productivity of 34 farms. Vet. Rec. 140:247-248.
Lawson, S.R., Rossow, K.D., Collins, J.E., Benfield, D.A., and Rowland, R.R. 1997. Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus infection of gnotobiotic pigs: sites of virus replication and co-localization with MAC-387 staining at 21 days post-infection. Virus. Res. 14:23-19.
Solano, G.I., Segales, J., Collins, J.E., Molitor, T.M., and Pijoan, C. 1997. Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSv) interaction with Haemophilus parasuis. Vet. Microbiol. 55:247-257.
Rossow, K.D., Benfield, D.A., Goyal, S.M., Nelson, E.A., Christopher-Hennings, J., and Collins, J.E. 1996. Chronological immunohistochemical detection and localization of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus in gnotobiotic pigs. Vet. Pathol. 33:551-556.
Rossow, K.D., Collins, J.E., Laube, K.L., and Goyal, S.M. 1996. Fetal microscopic lesions in two cases of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome. Vet. Pathol. 33:95-99.
Rossow, K.D., Collins, J.E., Goyal, S.M., Nelson, E.A., Christopher-Hennings, J. and Benfield, D.A. 1996. Pathogenesis of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome in gnotobiotic pigs. Vet. Pathol. 33:95-99.
Current Funding
Goyal, S. and Collins, J.E. 2002. Evaluation of a rapid ELISA test for the detection of chronic wasting disease in deer and elk. Rapid Agricultural Response Fund. MAES. $90,000.
Collins, J.E. 2002. Animal disease monitoring for United States Department of Agriculture. United States Department of Agriculture-St. Paul. $30,000.
Morrison, R.B., Faaberg, K., Murtaugh, M., Dee, S., Deen, J., Rossow, K., Pijoan, C. and Collins, J. 2002. A rapid response to emerging PRRS outbreaks in biosecure Minnesota swine farms. Rapid Agricultural Response Fund. MAES. $165,000
Wells, S., Kapur, V., Amonsin, A., Faaberg, K., Collins, J. and Petrini, K. 2002. Identification of a novel DNA-based rapid PCR test for detecting Mycobacterium paratuberculosis in dairy cattle. Rapid Agricultural Response Fund. MAES. $114,000.
Collins, M.T., Wells, S., Whitlock, R., Collins, J.E., Faaberg, K.S., and Petrini, K. 2002. Evaluation of new and existing diagnostic tests for Johne's Disease. USDA. $52,000
Morrison, R.B., Collins, J.E., Rossow, K., and Deen, J. 2001. Development of an early warning system for Minnesota's swine industry. Rapid Agricultural Response Fund. MAES. $100,000.
Joo, H.S. and Collins, J.E. 1999. Demonstration of pathogenicity in CDCD pigs with a cytopathic agent isolated from farms with "Sow Abortion and Mortality Syndrome (SAMS)". National Pork Producers Council. $21,110.
Molitor, T.W., Papenfuss, T., and Collins, J.E. 1998. The use of a novel fluoregenic-based probe for PRRSV detection in fetal tissues. Minnesota Pork Producers Association. $15,000.
Molitor, T., Kapur, V., Collins, J., Joo, H.S., Schook, L. 1998. Detection of porcine cytomegalovirus and porcine circovirus. Nextran, Inc. $306,000.
Molitor, T.W., Bautista, Risdahl, J. and Collins, J.E. 1998. Protective immunity to porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV). BRDC. $59,500.
Joo, H.S., Collins, J.E., and Molitor, T.W. 1998. Investigation of new and emerging diseases in swine. Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station. $78,640.
Molitor, T.W., Papenfuss, T., and Collins, J.E. 1998. The use of a novel flouregenic-based probe for PRRSV detection in fetal tissues. Minnesota Pork Producers Association. $15,000.
Molitor, T.W., Bautista, E., Collins, J.E., and Collins, J.E. 1998. Protective immunity to porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV). BRDC. $59,500.
Honors and Awards
Caleb Dorr Award for outstanding academic achievement, 1978
Certificate of Recognition for volunteer work, Minnesota Governor Rudy Perpich, 1989
Recognition for pioneering research on porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome.
Transmissible Diseases of Swine Committee, United States Animal Health Association, November 2, 1992
Mark of Excellence Award, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, 1993
Distinguished Faculty Award, Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association, 2002
Mark of Excellence Award, 2002
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