Joseph F. Holson

Experience

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  National Center for Toxicological Research

  Jan 1973 - Jan 1980

  Responsible for administering the Developmental Toxicology research program, which focused on pharmacokinetics, postnatal functional evaluation, and mechanistic evaluations. The division was responsible for implementing and overseeing the National Toxicology Program's (NTP) research and testing activities. Served as manager of the NTP Reproductive Toxicology program from 1978-1980. The division was directly involved in the FDA and EPA's research and development programs. Served as an expert witness and senior advisor to the FDA and EPA on toxicological programs. Show less Responsible for planning, directing, and evaluating research on the biochemical and physiological causes of birth defects. Directed programs aimed at developing methods to evaluate the teratogenic and toxicologic potentials of chemical compounds in animal systems for estimation of human risk. Had primary responsibility for the organization and distribution of the resources of the division in relation to the importance of projects undertaken, including personnel assignments, space allocation, equipment, and extra-divisional activities. Served as Director of the Teratology and Developmental Toxicology programs in the National Toxicology Programs. Show less

  • Director, Division of Teratogenesis Research

    Jan 1977 - Jan 1980

  • Teratology Program Director and Acting Chief of Teratology Division

    Jan 1975 - Jan 1977

  • Senior Research Scientist (Physiology and Teratology)

    Jan 1973 - Jan 1975
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  University of Arkansas School of Medicine

  Jan 1974 - Jan 1980

  Faculty Member, Interdisciplinary Toxicology Training Program

  Served as Assistant Professor of Physiology (1974-1978) and was a member of PhD student committees, the Admissions Committee (1974-1978), and the Policy Council (1974-1979) for the Interdisciplinary Toxicology Training Program. Developed and taught a graduate-level regulatory toxicology course, the first in the country, titled "Toxicology and Government Regulations" (1977-1980). This course was prepared in collaboration with Don Snow.

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  The University of Arizona

  Jan 1980 - Jan 1985

  Annual Guest Lecturer in Toxicology

  Toxicology Training Program

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  Science Applications International Corporation

  Mar 1980 - Jun 1985

  Director, Division of Toxicology

  Directed the operations of the research and testing toxicology division. The toxicology division had an active research and development program in reproductive toxicology and conducted a range of toxicological tests for evaluating the health effects of drugs, chemicals, and other agents.

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  San Diego State University

  Jan 1981 - Jan 1985

  Adjunct Professor of Toxicology

  Graduate Program in Public Health, Department of Public Health and Environmental Studies

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  Biomedical Research Institute of America

  Jan 1984 - Jan 1986

  • President

    Jan 1985 - Jan 1986

  • Vice President

    Jan 1984 - Jan 1985
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  WIL Research Laboratories

  Mar 1987 - Nov 2008

  Served as chief executive officer of the company, having responsibility for all fiduciary and scientific aspects of the company's operations. In addition to presidential functions, remained scientifically active by selective review of data and reports, advising sponsors regarding toxicologic and product development issues, serving as a consultant to federal agencies, publishing scientific papers, giving presentations to various community and scientific organizations, and lecturing at Ashland University. In special cases and at the sponsor's request, served as a study director. For this purpose, a special reporting structure for the Quality Assurance Unit was adapted. Show less

  • President and Director

    Aug 1988 - Nov 2008

  • Vice President, Director of Developmental and Reproductive Toxicology

    Mar 1987 - Aug 1988
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  Ashland University

  Jan 1988 - Jan 2008

  Adjunct Professor of Toxicology

  Served on the university's Science Advisory Board (1990-2008) and the Board of Trustees (1993-1998).

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  WIL Research Holding Company

  Sept 2004 - Feb 2009

  Board of Directors Member

  Led management buyout of WIL Research Laboratories and formation of WIL Research Holding Company (WRH) by Behrman Capital in 2004. After the subsequent buyout in 2007 by American Capital, served as Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer of WRH while continuing to serve as President and Director of WIL Research Laboratories (July 2007 - November 2008). Following retirement from active management duties, served as a full-time Consultant/Advisor to WRH (November 2008 - August 2009).