Prof. Dr Amal Eid, Department of Avian and Rabbit Medicine, Egypt
Prof. Dr. Amal Eid is a distinguished professor at Zagazig University, Egypt, specializing in avian and rabbit medicine. She holds a Ph.D. in Veterinary Medical Sciences from Zagazig University and Georgia University. Her research focuses on poultry viral diseases, particularly avian influenza and Newcastle disease. Dr. Eid has made groundbreaking contributions, including the first isolation of H5N1 HPAI viruses in Egypt. She is an active editor and reviewer for several scientific journals and has chaired multiple international conferences. Additionally, Dr. Eid has been involved in quality assurance and strategic planning at Zagazig University. ✨🐦
Publication Profile
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Education
Prof. Dr. Amal Eid earned her Bachelor’s degree from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at Zagazig University in 1984. She then pursued her Master’s in Veterinary Medical Sciences, completing it in 1988. Her academic journey continued with a PhD in Veterinary Medical Sciences from Zagazig University, Egypt, in collaboration with Georgia University, USA, where she focused on the channel system, culminating in her research in 1994. Throughout her career, Prof. Dr. Eid has made significant contributions to veterinary medicine, blending international expertise and research in her field. 🐶🔬
Experience
Prof. Dr. Amal Eid is a distinguished professor at the Department of Avian and Rabbit Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University. She excels in teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate students while leading research on poultry viral diseases, including avian influenza and Newcastle disease. As a principal investigator, she has conducted research on influenza virus diversity and vaccine improvement. Prof. Eid has held editorial roles, including Editor-in-Chief of the Zagazig Veterinary Journal (2015-2023), and serves as a guest associate editor and reviewer for multiple renowned journals. She also chaired five international conferences organized by the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University.
Achievements
Prof. Dr. Amal Eid and her research group have made remarkable strides in the field of avian diseases, achieving several “firsts” in Egypt. Key accomplishments include the first isolation of Zygomycetes in ostriches (2002), H5N1 HPAI viruses in pigeons (2014), and fowl pox in geese (2015). Her team also identified novel subtypes of NDV in pigeons (2017) and discovered co-infections of avian paramyxovirus-1 and H5N1 in pigeons (2017) and duck hepatitis virus A in ducks (2018). Recently, they completed genome sequencing of a new goose virus in ducks (2023) with detailed pathological studies. 🌍🦆
Master And PHD Theses
Prof. Dr. Amal Eid has been a dedicated member of supervision and examination committees for both Master’s and PhD theses in Veterinary Medical Sciences since 2000. With over two decades of experience, Dr. Eid has contributed significantly to the academic development of numerous students, guiding them through their research journeys. Her expertise has been vital in shaping the future of veterinary sciences through mentorship and academic evaluation. 🌟 Her ongoing commitment to higher education underscores her pivotal role in advancing the field of veterinary medical research and scholarship. 👩🏫🎓
Research Focus
Prof. Dr. Amal Eid is a prominent researcher specializing in avian diseases and veterinary virology. Her work focuses on the molecular and phenotypic characterization of viruses like Escherichia coli and avian influenza in poultry and other birds in Egypt. Her research includes studying the pathogenesis, genetic evolution, and vaccine efficacy of various avian viruses, such as H5N1 and Newcastle disease virus. She also investigates the epidemiology of avian diseases, contributing significantly to the understanding of viral outbreaks in Egyptian poultry and other avian species. 🦠
Publication Top Notes
Molecular and Phenotypic Characterization of Escherichia coli Isolated from Broiler Chicken Flocks in Egypt
Introduction and enzootic of A/H5N1 in Egypt: Virus evolution, pathogenicity and vaccine efficacy ten years on
Natural infection with highly pathogenic avian influenza virus H5N1 in domestic pigeons (Columba livia) in Egypt
Avian Paramyxovirus Type 1 in Egypt: Epidemiology, Evolutionary Perspective, and Vaccine Approach
Outbreaks of duck hepatitis A virus in Egyptian duckling flocks
First report of duck hepatitis A virus 3 from duckling flocks of Egypt
Genetic characterization of Egyptian Newcastle disease virus strains isolated from flocks vaccinated against Newcastle disease virus, 2014-2015.