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1. Janet Wolforth
1124 N Huron River Drive #10
Ypsilanti, Mi. 48197
August 8, 2016
Dear Sir or Madam:
I have a variety of skills and extensive background working with animals and research personnel. I
am resourceful, responsible, and creative.
My long career with animals began in 1981 when I managed a thoroughbred race horse farm where
I was responsible for care and husbandry of 22 horses, mares with foals, yearlings, two year olds,
stallions, horses actively racing and horses laid up from the track. I continue to stay involved with
horses, riding on a regular basis, and helping people resolve difficulties handling their horse. From
1986 to 1996, as a Licensed Veterinary Technician, I worked in emergency medicine, exotic animal
and small animal practice, with cats, dogs, rabbits, birds and other companion animals. While a
team member of the Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine, I provided care for a variety of species
of animals, in a wide range of living environments. As the Cancer Center’s Animal Core Training
Technician, I provided training and technical support for members of the Cancer Center. While in
that position, I also assisted the University Committee on Use and Care of Animals with review of
animal protocols and developed the first laboratory animal training programs for research staff. As
Coordinator for the Center for Integrative Genomics, I provided training and technical support to
investigators across campus, including a variety of rodent phenotyping and surgical procedures. In
the Pediatric Surgery department, my primary responsibility was placing jugular catheters in mice,
maintaining and monitoring them while on total parenteral nutrition. I combined anastomosis with
total parenteral nutrition to create a short gut mouse model. I improved the intestinal stretch pig
model by acclimating pigs to handling prior to performing surgery, making post-surgical
manipulations much easier for lab personnel. I was also responsible for maintaining inventory and
organization in the laboratory as well as managing the mouse breeding colony. In the department of
Cardiac Surgery, I perform in vivo assessments in various rat models for cardiovascular and
behavioral phenotypes. My experiences have led me to innovate new approaches to handing
animals and performing procedures.
My ability to work well with people provides an outstanding foundation for changing direction and
acclimating to new teams. I look forward to becoming part of a responsible team where I have an
opportunity to gain new skills and my expertise will add value.
I look forward to talking to you about how I can contribute to your team.
Sincerely,
Janet Wolforth

2. JanetBeth Wolforth (Hoff)
734-239-1035 1124 N Huron River Dr. #10
jbwolforth@gmail.com Ypsilanti, Mi 48197
Education, Certifications, and Licenses
Macomb Community College
Applied Science/Veterinary Technician Program 1986
Licensed Veterinary Technician 1986
Laboratory Animal Technologist 1996
Certified Horse Farm Manager 1982
Honors and Awards
Outstanding Laboratory Animal Technologist
American Association for Laboratory Animal Science 2000
Support Staff of the Year
Dean’s Awards Program for Staff; University of Michigan 2008
Robert A Watkins Award
American Association for Laboratory Animal Science 2010
Experience
ResearchTechnician Senior, Cardiac Surgery July 2011 – present
University of Michigan
Dr. Bolling (20% appointment)
 Manage spontaneously hypertensive and diabetic rats
 Develop screening platform and perform phenotyping testing; such as: balance and
coordination, gait analysis, grip strength, and anxiety
 Necropsy, dissect and collect tissues

3. ResearchTechnician Senior, Pediatric Surgery July 2011 - Jan 2016
University of Michigan
Dr. Teitelbaum
 Rodent surgeon: jugular catheters, intestinal anastomosis, kidney capsule transplants
 Managed mouse breeding colonies and animal housing
 Acclimate and trained pigs in preparation for post-operative handling and restraint
 Managed laboratory, protocols, and supplies, trained personnel
Coordinator, Center for Integrative Genomics Core Dec. 2001—July 2011
University of Michigan
 Ultrasound imaging, rodent surgery, behavior testing, blood pressure
 Managed animal procedure protocols
 Provided training and technical assistance to research staff across campus
Cancer Center Animal Core Training Technician Oct. 1996-Dec. 2001
University of Michigan
 Developed training currently used by the Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine
 Spent 25% of my time working for University Committee on Use and Care of Animals
 Provided technical support and training to laboratory animal personnel such as:
injections and blood collection; and surgical procedures such as ovariectomy,
orchiectomy and hypophysectomy
Husbandry Technician Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine Jan. 1996 – Oct. 1996
University of Michigan
 Managed specific pathogen free animal rooms, biocontainment, and
immunocompromised animal housing areas
 Responsible for mice, rats, rabbits, and guinea pigs
 Provided exemplary care for animals
Veterinary Technician Aug. 1986 – Dec. 1995
Professional Veterinary Hospital, Oakland Veterinary Emergency, Downriver and
Lincoln Park Animal Clinic
 Prepared animals for exams and surgery, administered anesthesia, assisted in sterile surgery
 Obtained samples and executed a variety of laboratory procedures such as:
blood cell counts, parasite counts, collecting samples and performing serology
 Stocked and ordered supplies

4. Publications
Janet Wolforth, Melissa C. Dyson (2011). Flushing induction chambers used for
rodent anesthesia to reduce waste anesthetic gas. Lab Animal. 40(3): 76-83.
Hoff JB., Dysko R., Kurachi S., Kurachi K (2006). Technique for performance and evaluation of
parapharyngeal hypophysectomy in mice. Journal of the American Association for Laboratory
Animal Science. 45(2): 57-62(6).
Janet Hoff (2000). Methods of blood collection in the mouse. Lab Animal. 29(10): 47–53.
Inventions
Laboratory Animal Cube (a unique mouse restrainer)
While measuring blood pressures in mice, it became apparent that mice were not comfortable
in a cylindrical restrainer. I developed a square mouse restrainer with a textured floor, which
provides security and comfort to the animal.
Induction Chamber Evacuator (a device that reduces exposure to waste anesthetic gas)
When performing surgery became a large part of my daily routine, I designed a device that
reduced exposure to waste anesthetic gas (induction chambers are well known to be a large
source of exposure to waste anesthetic gas). I am currently manufacturing and selling the
device to small animal practice veterinarians.
Teaching
Abstracts:
American Association of Laboratory Animal Science 2000
Hypophysecotmy in the Mouse
Academy of Surgical Research
& American Association of Laboratory Animal Science 2008
Creating a Safer Environment for Laboratory Animal Handlers Anesthetizing Rodents in
Induction Chambers
Invited Presenter Workshops:
American Association of Laboratory Animal Science 1999
Blood Collection in the Mouse. You can get Blood from a Turnip
Laboratory Animal Welfare Training Exchange 2001
Technique Swap: Euro-Centric Handling, Restraint & Injection Techniques
American Association of Laboratory Animal Science 2013
Tools for Performing and Training Aseptic Technique for Rodent Surgery

5. American Association of Laboratory Animal Science 2014
Tools for Performing and Training Aseptic Technique for Rodent Surgery
Michigan Branch American Association of Laboratory Animal Science 2015
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Other Contributions
 Conceived the idea, campaigned for and participated in Researchpalooza
 First research personnel to participate in Bring Your Child to Work Day
 Created the rodent recycling program, through which laboratory personnel obtain rodents
destined for euthanasia
 First research personnel to talk about using animals at Pfizer’s Science and Math Jamboree
 Michigan Society for Medical Research representative at Michigan State University’s annual
Vet-a-Vist, Judge in the Annual Essay Contest, and participant in Humans and Animals An
Elementary School Enrichment Program
 Public outreach speaker at local elementary, high school, and Undergraduate Research
Opportunity Program
 University of Michigan Health System Youth Mentoring Program participant
 Conceived the idea and campaigned for the University of Michigan’s Medical School
personnel listeserve which has proven to be a highly utilized and productive tool
References
Mitchell Seymour (current supervisor) Research Investigator, Cardiac Surgery 734.763.0331
Shawn G. Clouthier Research Program Manager 810-908-9124
Kathleen W Ignatoski Research Lab Specialist Senior 734-417-4285
Mathew Ralls House Officer, Pediatric Surgery 734-936-8978
Letters of Support found online www.wolforthrats.com