Andrew J. Haertel (he/him)

  • Associate Professor, Oregon National Primate Research Center
  • Colony Hospital Veterinarian, Oregon National Primate Research Center
  • Head of SPF Surveillance Laboratory, Oregon National Primate Research Center

Biography

Dr. Andrew Haertel is a professor, scientist, and veterinarian focused on providing the best possible care of animals and advancing biomedical research that benefits human health. He has spent more than 10 years working with nonhuman primates. 

Dr. Haertel is a diplomate of the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine. He is an active member of the Association of Primate Veterinarians. He completed a ACLAM-approved residency in laboratory animal medicine at the University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. He completed his veterinary degree at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine and his Master's of Public Health degree at the UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health.

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • B.S., 2008, University of Wisconsin-Madison
    • D.V.M., 2013, University of Wisconsin-Madison
    • M.P.H., 2013, University of Wisconsin-Madison

  • Residency

    • University of California, Davis

  • Certifications

    • Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Laboratory Animal Medicine (2016)
    • Principles in Fracture Repair Western Veterinary Conference (2019)
    • Oregon State Veterinary License (2015-present)
    • USDA National Veterinary Accreditation (2013-present)
    • Oregon deputy state veterinarian (2015-present)

Memberships and associations:

  • American Society of Primatologists, Grants Committee: 2016-present
  • Association of Primate Veterinarians, Board of Directors Trustee: 2022-present
  • Association of Primate Veterinarians, Scientific Advisory Committee: 2022-present
  • Association of Primate Veterinarians, Website Committee: 2013-2015
  • American Association of Laboratory Animal Science
  • International Sled Dog Veterinary Medicine Association

Publications

Selected publications

  • Antemortem assessment of left ventricular hypertrophy in rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta). Haertel AJ, Stern JA, Reader JR, Spinner A, Roberts JA, Christe KL. 2016. Comparative Medicine 66(4): 333-342.
  • Standard growth and diarrhea associated growth faltering in captive infant rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta). Haertel AJ, Prongay K, Gao L, Gottlieb DH, Park B. 2018.  American Journal of Primatology 80(9):e22923.
  • Cerebral cysts of ependymal or ventricular origin in juvenile rhesus macaque (Macaca mulatta) with neurological signs. Pecoraro HL, Haertel AJ, Cullin C, Prongay K, Lewis AD, Ducore R.  2019. Journal of Medical Primatology 248(6):378-380.
  • Maturation of the infant rhesus macaque gut microbiome and its role in the development of diarrheal disease. Rhoades N, Barr T, Hendrickson S, Prongay K, Haertel AJ, Gill L, Garzel L, Whiteson K, Slifka M, Messaoudi I. 2019. Genome Biology 20:173.
  • Predictors of subcutaneous injection site reactions to sustained-release buprenorphine in rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta). 2021. Haertel AJ, Schultz M, Colgin LM, Johnson A. Journal of the American Association of Laboratory Animal Science 60(3):329-336.
  • Growth faltering regardless of chronic diarrhea is associated with mucosal immune dysfunction and microbial dysbiosis in the gut lumen. Rhoades NS, Hendrickson SM, Prongay K, Haertel A, Gill L, Edwards RA, Garzel L, Slifka MK, Messaoudi I. Mucosal Immunol. 2021 Jun 22. doi: 10.1038/s41385-021-00418-2. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34158595.

Publications