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John Norman Norton

Professor in Pathology
Pathology
Duke Box 3180, Durham, NC 27710
103 Research Drive, Vivarium, Durham, NC 27710

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Professor in Pathology · 2021 - Present Pathology, Clinical Science Departments

Recent Publications


Evaluation of Vibration as an Extrinsic Variable in In Vivo Research.

Journal Article J Am Assoc Lab Anim Sci · March 1, 2024 Vibration is inherent in research animal facilities due to the mechanical systems and practices required for animal care and use. Ample evidence indicates that vibration can change behavior and physiology in multiple species, potentially altering the resul ... Full text Link to item Cite

Sound and Vibration as Research Variables in Terrestrial Vertebrate Models.

Journal Article ILAR J · October 19, 2020 Sound and vibration have been shown to alter animal behavior and induce physiological changes as well as to cause effects at the cellular and molecular level. For these reasons, both environmental factors have a considerable potential to alter research out ... Full text Link to item Cite

Managing Research Animal Specimens and Laboratory Safety.

Journal Article ILAR J · December 31, 2018 The procedures necessary to perform testing in a veterinary diagnostic laboratory have inherent associated risks to personnel in regard to exposure to infectious agents. In research institutions animals can be experimentally infected, acquire naturally occ ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


Conversion of Bryan Cagewash Area to Rodent Housing Space

EquipmentPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2022 - 2023

Utilizing intranasal immunization to induce a cytotoxic T lymphocyte response and reduce metastatic burden in the lung

ResearchCollaborator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2020 - 2021

The Effects of Vibration on Mouse Behavior

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine · 2015 - 2016

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Education, Training & Certifications


Vanderbilt University · 1991 Ph.D.
North Carolina State University · 1988 D.V.M.