Dawn M. Boothe, DVM, MS, PhD

Alumni Professor and Director of the Clinical Pharmacology Lab

Dawn M. Boothe Photo
Contact
 

334-321-1803
boothdm@auburn.edu

Department of Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology

Auburn University
College of Veterinary Medicine
1130 Wire Road
Auburn, AL 36849

Education

 

Ph.D. Texas A&M University Veterinary Physiology May 1989 (Clinical Pharmacology)
M.S. Texas A&M University Veterinary Physiology May 1986
D.V.M. Texas A&M University Veterinary Medicine August 1980 (Summa Cum Laude)
B.S. Texas A&M University Veterinary Medicine May 1978 (Magna Cum Laude)
B.S. Texas A&M University Zoology May 1977 (Magna Cum Laude)

Professional Experience

 

Alumni Professor, Department of Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology, August 15, 2016-present
Professor, Department of Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology, August 15, 2003-2016
Joint Appt. Department of Clinical Sciences, August 15, 2003-present
Director, Clinical Pharmacology Laboratory and Analytical Laboratory, 2003-present
Clinical Appointment, Attending Clinician, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, 2003-present
Graduate Faculty Member, Auburn University, 2003 to present
Texas A&M University (moved to Auburn University August, 2003): Director, Clinical Pharmacology Laboratory and Analytical Laboratory, 1991-2003
Clinical Appointment, Attending Clinician, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Texas Veterinary Medical Center, 1991-2003
Graduate Faculty Member, Dept. of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology, 1989-2003
Professor, Dept. Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology Sept. 2002-Sept. 2003
Member, Faculty of Toxicology, 2000-2003
Associate Professor, Dept. Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology, Sept 1996-Sept 2002
Assistant Professor, Dept. Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology, Sept 1990-Sept 1996
Clinical Assistant Professor, Dept. Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology, June 1989-Sept. 1990
Visiting Research Associate, School of Medicine, Vanderbilt University. With Drs. Grant Wilkinson and  Robert Branch (Division of Clinical Pharmacology) and Dr. F. Peter Guengerich (Center for Molecular Toxicology), May 15-August 15, 1989
Fellow, Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association Foundation, Dept. Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology, Texas A&M University, July 1987-June 1989
Veterinary Clinical Associate, Dept. Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology, Texas A&M University, January 1987-June 1987
Visiting Research Associate Dept. Veterinary Physiology, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Drs. Charles Short and Wayne Flori, January 1986
Resident, Small Animal Internal Medicine (Veterinary Clinical Associate), Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, Texas A&M University, July 1, 1982-June 30, 1985
Visiting Veterinary Clinical Associate, Small Animal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of California - Davis; Drs. Don Strombeck and T. Amis, November December 1984
Research Associate, Department of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology, Texas A&M University, Sept., 1981-June 15, 1982
Intern, Dept. of Small Animal Surgery and Medicine, Auburn University, Sept. 1980-August 31, 1981
Board Certification, American College of Veterinary Clinical Pharmacology (July 1991)
Board Certification, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (May 1985)

Biography

 

Dr. Boothe graduated from Texas A&M University (TAMU) in 1977 and 78 (BS), and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1980. After an internship at Auburn University, she returned to TAMU to complete an MS in Physiology , a residency in small animal internal medicine (becoming board certified in 1985), and a PhrMA Fellowship and PhD in Veterinary Clinical Pharmacology (1989). She is among the first class of diplomates in the American College of Veterinary Clinical Pharmacology (1991). In 1990, she joined TAMU in the Department of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology, reaching Professor in 2003. She then joined the departments of Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology and Clinical Sciences at Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine as Professor. She directs the Clinical Pharmacology Laboratory, serving over 4000 national and international veterinary practices through the provision of therapeutic drug monitoring. She actively teaches in the 1st through 4th veterinary students, and has mentored over 31 graduate students or Clinical Pharmacology Residents. Dr. Boothe has received over $1.7M research funding as principle investigator, has authored or coauthored over 125 peer-reviewed scientific publications, 2 text books and over 60 book chapters. She has provided over 2000 hours of continuing education seminars in topics of clinical pharmacology in dogs and cats. Her consultant activities have included serving as PI of the clinical investigations leading to the approval of potassium bromide as an antiseizure medication in dogs. Major awards include a University Achievement Award in Teaching at Texas A&M University, the Jack Mara Scientific Achievement Award for Scientific Achievement (national), and at AU, graduate student mentor awards (University and College level) and the Zoetis Award for Excellence in Research. She was recognized by Auburn University with an Alumni Professorship and most recently, the American College of Veterinary Clinical Pharmacology with a Distinguished Service Award. Dr. Boothe is married to Harry W. Boothe (MSU’71, MS, Diplomate ACVS; recently retired), and they currently make their home, along with a grumble of pugs, a herd of cats and various assundry critters, in Auburn, AL. They have children, Ashley (married to Austin Tidwell), and Matthew (AU-CVM’15), to receive his ACVIM-Cardiology certificate this year (married to Hannah Findley, about to be a veterinary dentistry resident; AU-CVM’15). COVID19 brought the Boothes a grandson, granddaughter and an Airstream! Dr. Boothe is planning on retiring from Auburn University in October of 2022; she will contribute her contributions to veterinary clinical pharmacology as a consultant/editor/ for the Veterinary Information Network.

Research Interests

 

Clinical Pharmacology: design of dosing regimens based on pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic studies, particularly antimicrobials/antimicrobial resistance; antiseizure medications; the role of therapeutic drug monitoring in dose design; cannabinoids; focus is dogs and cats but includes exotics/zoo animals.

Academic Areas

 

Clinical Pharmacology; Therapeutic Drug Monitoring; antimicrobials, immunomodulators and antiseizure medications

Publications and Links

 

NCBI: Dr. Boothe