Staff

CYCADS (Cyclone Custom Analyte Detection Service) is composed of veterinary clinical pharmacologists and toxicologists supported by analytical chemists.  The group is centered around a laboratory facility with a focus on high throughput analyses intended to quantify exogenous and endogenous compounds (e.g. drugs, toxins and biomarkers) in organic matrices.  CYCADS is developing innovative analytical methods that will provide rapid analytical support for livestock producers aimed at 1) improving the health and welfare of livestock and 2) safeguarding international trade agreements and public health.  CYCADS also provides analytical services in support of multiple sample, known analyte, pharmacological and toxicological research for academic, industry, and government entities.

CYCADS is committed to offering a professional service characterized by accurate analysis of batches of submitted research samples with a commitment to a short turnaround time (less than 90 days).
 

Contact Info

CYCADS
1600 S. 16th Street
Iowa State University
Ames, IA  50011
515-294-1950
cycads@iastate.edu

CYCADS Staff

Johann Coetzee, BVSc, Cert CHP, PhD, DACVCP
CYCADS Section Leader
515-294-7424
515-294-3912 (lab)
hcoetzee@iastate.edu

• DVM University of Pretoria S. Africa
• Pharmaceutical Industry 2 years
• PhD Microbiology ISU 2005
• Kansas State University Profesor/Tenured 2005-2010
• Biomarker discovery in pain and distress
• Author/Co-author of 40+ peer-reviewed manuscripts

Larry Wulf, PhD
Analytical Chemist III/Technical Manager/Instrumental Specialist

• BS Chemistry, Univ. Idaho, Moscow, Idaho
• MS Food Science and Technology, Virginia State Univ., Pullman, VA
• PhD Water Resources, ISU, Ames, IA
• Post Doctorate Agriculture Engineering, ISU, Ames, IA
• LCMS screening method development of over 300 analytes
• Investigates/Evaluates new extraction and instrumental methodologies
• Directs and prepares research data and presentations and publications

Jackie Peterson
Research Associate II/Drug Administration Studies/Instrumentalist 
515-294-9573
jdpeters@iastate.edu

• BA Secondary Education-Biology Endorsement, Grand View College, DSM, IA
• Technical Writing Certification, DMACC, DSM, IA
• AAVLD member, Proficiency testing committee
• 25+ years experience in the Racing lab
• Coordinator/Administrator of IDTA-Equine and IITP-Canine programs
• Project manager CYCADS research activities

Renee Novak
Program Assistant II, QA Manager
515-294-1210
rnovak@iastate.edu

• AA, AAS Medical Lab Tech, American Society of Clinical Pathologists, certified, DMACC, DSM, IA
• 21+ years experience in the Racing lab
• QA manager
• New method development/implementation, specializing in the Hamilton Liquid Handling System
• Society of Quality Assurance, (SQA) member