Triumph Luxury Hotel Cairo - Egypt
Tus. 3rd - Fri . 6th, September 2024.
Triumph Luxury Hotel Cairo - Egypt
Tus. 3rd - Fri . 6th, September 2024
Egyptian Veterinary Poultry Association (EVPA) is the national branch of the World Veterinary Poultry Association (WVPA) for avian health professional veterinarians. EVPA was established by group of poultry professionals in 1986 Honor of being the first president of the association going to professor Dr. Ahmed ali sami.
The first EVPA conference was held in 1987. the association supports scientific and technical events for the development of poultry industry. The activities of EVPA include but not limited to; establishing a database in the field of poultry health and diseases, organizing seminars and scientific events about health problems facing poultry industry in order to find solutions and suggested recommendations for the executive authorities.
EVPA also encourage the exchange of scientific and technical information and research data between members and bodies interested in poultry industry nationally and internationally.
The World Veterinary Poultry Association (WVPA) is a global professional association for poultry veterinarians and other avian health professionals. the WVPA was founded in 1959, with the honour of being the first president going to professor de blieck and that of secretary to Dr r.f. gordon, both of whom were committed to the formation of the association. the WVPA is governed by an elected executive and holds a world congress every two years. its members come from all over the world and work in academia, research, government, industry and practice.
the first WVPA conference (the name 'congress' was not used until the third meeting) was held in utrecht in 1960 and the last wvpa congress was held in verona, italy in 2023.
Poultry farming plays a significant role in many countries in the Middle east and Africa. the sector provides livelihoods for millions of people and is a primary source of protein for the population. the emergence of poultry diseases such as avian influenza, newcastle disease, and infectious bronchitis presents a major challenge to the industry and affects trade and food security in the region.
Egyptian Veterinary Poultry Association (EVPA) is the national branch of the World Veterinary Poultry Association (WVPA) for avian health professional veterinarians. EVPA was established by group of poultry professionals in 1986 Honor of being the first president of the association going to professor Dr. Ahmed ali sami.
The first EVPA conference was held in 1987. the association supports scientific and technical events for the development of poultry industry. The activities of (EVPA)include but not limited to; establishing a database in the field of poultry health and diseases, organizing seminars and scientific events about health problems facing poultry industry in order to find solutions and suggested recommendations for the executive authorities.
EVPA also encourage the exchange of scientific and technical information and research data between members and bodies interested in poultry industry nationally and internationally.
The world veterinary poultry association (WVPA) is a global professional association for poultry veterinarians and other avian health professionals. the WVPA was founded in 1959, with the honour of being the first president going to professor de blieck and that of secretary to Dr r.f. gordon, both of whom were committed to the formation of the association. the WVPA is governed by an elected executive and holds a world congress every two years. its members come from all over the world and work in academia, research, government, industry and practice.
the first WVPA conference (the name 'congress' was not used until the third meeting) was held in utrecht in 1960 and the last wvpa congress was held in verona, italy in 2023.
Poultry farming plays a significant role in many countries in the Middle east and Africa. the sector provides livelihoods for millions of people and is a primary source of protein for the population. the emergence of poultry diseases such as avian influenza, newcastle disease, and infectious bronchitis presents a major challenge to the industry and affects trade and food security in the region.
Registration and abstract submission fees are paid in two ways:
1 – Cash at the headquarters of the association at 328 (formerly 96), El Bahr El Aazam St., Giza.
2 – Bank transfer to the association’s account at Suez Canal Bank – Giza Branch:
Please send a copy of the deposit notice (payment notification) to: WhatsApp number +201066653655
Registration and abstract submission fees are paid in two ways:
1- Cash at the headquarters of the association at 328 (formerly 96), El Bahr El Aazam St., Giza.
2 – Bank transfer to the association’s account at Suez Canal Bank – Giza Branch:
Please send a copy of the deposit notice (payment notification) to: WhatsApp number +201066653655
The Second (WVPA) Africa and the middle east Meeting : “emerging poultry diseases in Africa and the middle east: unveiling and tracking”, organized by the Egyptian Veterinary Poultry Association (EVPA) in cooperation with World Veterinary Poultry Association (WVPA), is a summit of global experts, scientists, policymakers, and stakeholders to address the problems posed by the emergence of new poultry diseases in Africa and the middle east, underscoring the need for proactive measures to protect the poultry industry.
EVPA and Conference President
The Second (WVPA) Africa and the middle east Meeting : “emerging poultry diseases in Africa and the middle east: unveiling and tracking”, organized by the Egyptian Veterinary Poultry Association (EVPA) in cooperation with World Veterinary Poultry Association (WVPA), is a summit of global experts, scientists, policymakers, and stakeholders to address the problems posed by the emergence of new poultry diseases in Africa and the middle east, underscoring the need for proactive measures to protect the poultry industry.
EVPA and Conference President
Research@wvpa2024africa-me.com
Download WVPA Travel Grant Application FormIn a special issue of Avian Pathology (Taylor and Francis group), 7 or more full papers of Second WVPA Africa and Middle East meeting 2024 accepted abstracts will be published covering at least one of the following topics:
1- Identification and tracking of new emerging poultry diseases in Africa and the Middle East,
2- Novelty and significance of the information presented on the field situation of poultry diseases in Africa and the Middle East,
3- Update on the epidemiological situation of poultry diseases in Africa and the Middle East,
4- Development of new tools for rapid diagnosis of poultry diseases,
5- To highlight new solutions for the control of poultry diseases.
Triumph Luxury Hotel Block 19 In front of Katameya Heights Road Cairo 11861
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Egypt: A Classic Vintage of History and Civilization
Egypt is a classic vintage of history and civilization, home to unmatched tourist and historical attractions. Travelers from around the world visit to explore the Pyramids and the Sphinx and see the remnants of the ancient Egyptian civilization’s kaleidoscope of Islamic, Coptic, Roman, Greek, and Pharaonic influences. Art and temples abound in Egypt, and the stretches of scenic beaches are a magnet for sun lovers. Visiting Egypt at least once in a lifetime is a must for everyone.
Each city casts its own spell. Some boast old temples, while others feature immaculate handicrafts. Despite these differences, they all radiate history, culture, and dynamism. An amalgam of beauty, warmth, and holiness, Egypt is the heart of the Arab world. The global archive of Egypt has spawned civilizations and baffled many people who celebrate it. Indeed, it is the capital of art, life, culture, science, and religion.
Where is Egypt located?
Egypt is located mostly in North Africa, but part of its Sinai Desert is in Asia. With a total area of 1,002,450 square kilometers, it is the 31st largest country in the world, stretching 1,024 kilometers from north to south.
What is the capital of Egypt?
The capital of Egypt is Cairo, also known in Arabic as Al-Qahirah, meaning “the victorious.” Built around the Nile River, Cairo is one of the largest cities in Africa and has served as Egypt’s capital for more than 1,000 years.
What is Egypt famous for?
Egypt is famous for its ancient civilization and its monuments from the pharaohs, such as the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), Sakkara, and Dahshur. In the south of Egypt, notable monuments include Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple, Abu Simbel, the Temple of Hatshepsut, the Valley of the Kings with the tomb of Tutankhamun, Edfu (Horus) Temple, the High Dam of Aswan, and Philae Temple. There are many other emblematic attractions across the country that should not be missed; this is just a summary.
Ancient Egyptians called their homeland Kemet, meaning “black land.” This refers to the dark, fertile soil left behind after the Nile River floods.
Cleopatra, Egypt’s last pharaoh, lived closer to our time than to the time when the Giza Pyramids were built.
Khufu’s Great Pyramid is the largest of the Pyramids of Giza and the last standing ancient wonder of the world.
Djoser is known for several firsts, including building Egypt’s first pyramid, the Step Pyramid of Djoser. His pyramid is located near Cairo, in Saqqara.
In Cairo, the Giza Pyramids are undoubtedly among the most famous, but they’re unique in their own right. The Great Pyramid of Giza is one of around a hundred pyramids in Giza and just one of 144 pyramids built across Egypt.
Sphinxes are mythical creatures with human bodies and lion heads. Sphinx figures were often used in tombs and temples. All are unique, and some even have wings. When you travel through Egypt, keep an eye out for these giant creatures with human bodies and lion heads.
Seven UNESCO World Heritage sites are located in Egypt: Abu Mena, ancient Thebes and its Necropolis, historic Cairo, Memphis and its Necropolis, the Nubian monuments from Abu Simbel to Philae, the Saint Catherine area, and Wadi Al-Hitan, or Whale Valley, where fossilized whales can still be found.
Ancient Egypt negotiated one of history’s earliest peace treaties, the Kadesh Peace Treaty, in 1259 BC with the Hittite Empire. In 1970, Turkey’s government donated a copy of the treaty to the United Nations, which is displayed in the chambers of the Security Council.
Ancient Egypt produced the world’s first prosthetic limb, a toe composed of leather, wood, and thread, dated between 950 and 710 BC.
Among the many inventions the ancient Egyptians made are paper, pens, locks and keys, and toothpaste. Their toothpaste was made from ingredients like rock salt, flowers, pepper, and mint.
Ancient Egyptian astronomers created a calendar similar to ours, based on the sun’s rotation. They are believed to be the first civilization to measure a year using 365 days divided into 12 months. They were also math geniuses; historians believe that division and multiplication were developed by them. This mathematical prowess was crucial for constructing the pyramids.
Archaeologists are still discovering new meanings for Egyptian hieroglyphics, which have existed for thousands of years. Hieroglyphs were some of history’s first written languages, allowing the Egyptians to create the first comprehensive history of the world. Back then, there were no books, so keeping records required writing on papyrus scrolls and stone tablets. Egypt did not develop an alphabet until 3200 BC, after scribes invented symbols to record sounds. Hieroglyphs are carved in temples and tombs to record names, dates, battles, and instructions for afterlife passage.
Mummification was a vital process for Egyptians who believed their souls would enter the afterlife after they were mummified. As a result, tomb burial chambers were filled with everything people needed: food, games, and even underwear!
Ancient Egyptian mummies were covered in bandages stretching for 1.6 kilometers.
In ancient Egypt, cats were considered sacred animals, which is why they were popular pets.
Country Name:
Arab Republic of Egypt (Egypt)
Capital:
Cairo (30°2ʹN 31°13ʹE)
Official Language:
Arabic (mother tongue) and English
Currency:
Egyptian Pound (LE/E£/£E/EGP)
Time Zone:
GMT/UTC +3 (summer time)
Driving Side: Left
Calling Code: +20
Local Emergency Phone Numbers:
Electricity plugs : Type C and F plugs (220 V)
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Prof. Dr.Dr. Hafez is a formerbhead of the Institute of Poultry Diseases at the Free University in Berlin. Dr Hafez gained his Master of Veterinary Science (MVSc) at the department of Poultry Diseases from Cairo University in 1975, and in 1981 completed his Dr. medicinae veterinariae (Dr. med. vet) at the department of Poultry Diseases, Giessen University, Germany and in 1994 he finished the Dr. habilitatus (Dr. med. vet. habil.) thesis at the department of Poultry Diseases, Munich University, Germany.
Hafez is Veterinary Poultry Specialist since 1982; Veterinary Microbiology Specialist since 1989, Veterinary Animal Hygiene Specialist since 1996 and since 2005 Diplomate of European College of Veterinary Public health (Dipl. ECVPH) and since 2009 Diplomate of European College of Poultry Veterinary Science (Dipl. ECPVS). Dr Hafez’s career has focused on poultry diseases diagnosis and control in general and in particular respiratory and food borne diseases, management, and hygiene.
He is currently the Honorary President of the World Veterinary Poultry Association (WVPA), Past-President of European College of Poultry Veterinary Science, Chairman of Poultry Scientific Committee of The German Veterinary Chamber, Chairman of the German Branch of the World Veterinary Poultry Association and Chairman Working group 10 (Turkey) European Branch of World Poultry Science Association (WPSA). In addition he is an honour Professor at the University of Hohenheim since 1996 as well as honour Professor at the Alexandria University, Egypt since 2009. In addition, he is a member of several others scientific committees related to veterinary medicine.
Research interest focused on poultry diseases diagnosis and control in general and in particular respiratory and food borne diseases, management, and hygiene.
He has 271 articles in journals included in the science citation index, 2 books, and 53 book chapters.
The Board of Directors of the Egyptian Veterinary Poultry Association is excited to announce Prof. Dr. Hafez as the honorary president of the Second Regional Conference of Africa and the Middle East organized by the Egyptian Veterinary Poultry Association (EVPA) In cooperation with World Veterinary Poultry Association (WVPA) from September 3 to 6, 2024 in Cairo – Egypt.
He born in near Achthuizen on the Dutch island Goeree-Overflakkee, Sjaak de Wit gained his veterinary qualification at the University of Utrecht in 1989, after which he started to work for the poultry department of a regional animal health service.
He completed a PhD degree, concerning diagnosis and transmission of infectious bronchitis virus, in 1997 at the University of Utrecht. Since the merger of all Dutch regional health services and the poultry health institute “Doorn” into GD (Dutch Animal Health Service) in 1995, his job as an immunologist and senior researcher has included responsibility for the quality and accreditation of serological tests for poultry pathogens, test development, applied research and on-site consultancy at farms, hatcheries and integrations. He is also involved in the organization by GD of the global proficiency testing schemes as quality manager. In 2006 he joined the editorial board of Avian Pathology and was one of the founding diplomates and treasurer of the European College of Poultry Veterinary Science. In 2013, he was inducted as an inaugural member of the Hall of Honor of WVPA.
Although best known for his work on infectious bronchitis virus and infectious bursal disease virus (he invented the “Deventer formula” for the calculation of the optimal age of vaccination), Sjaak has also worked on other poultry diseases including astrovirus and reovirus infections, avian influenza, avian hepatitis E, coryza and mycoplasmas. His publications and contributions to books also include the practical and statistical approach of analyzing disease problems. Through knowledge of the diseases under field conditions, applied research, immunology and interpretation of available test systems, he tries to connect the field with science and vice versa. In 2010, he was co-author of the paper that won the Dr. Bart Rispens’ Research Award.
Prof. Magdy F. Elkady is a Distinguished Professor and the Head of Poultry Diseases, bringing over 43 years of invaluable experience to the field of poultry research and industry.
Prof. Magdy graduated from the faculty of veterinary medicine, at Cairo University in 1981. He received his Master degree in poultry diseases from the poultry diseases faculty of veterinary medicine at Cairo University in 1986. and PhD. In 1989. Formerly serving as the Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at Beni-Suef University, Egypt.
Prof. Elkady is a respected figure in the industry. Currently, he holds the esteemed position of President of the Egyptian Veterinary Poultry Association, showcasing his deep commitment to advancing the poultry sector. Throughout his career, Magdy has been a driving force in the poultry industry, with a strong affiliation with Beni-Suef University, where his expertise has made a lasting impact. His professional journey is marked by a dedication to excellence and a passion for enhancing the welfare of poultry.
Prof. Elkady’s strengths lie in his creativity, honesty, patience, and teamwork skills, which have been instrumental in his success. His notable achievements include receiving a Peace Fellowship to Ohio State University, USA, and being recognized as the ideal Professor by the Cairo University Staff Club, underscoring his exceptional contributions to academia.
Prof. Elkady’s research is currently focusing on avian influenza, avian infectious bronchitis genotyping, and the development and evaluation of poultry vaccines. Over the past 40 years, Prof. Elkady published over 100 research articles, attended, and shared in over 70 scientific conferences worldwide, and supervised over 65 Master and PhD students. Additionally, he is a member of the scientific committee for the evaluation of research projects submitted to the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology and a member of the Tripartite Commission of the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology to evaluate the National Project for the avian flu.
Prof. Magdy’s multifaceted interests and unwavering dedication to his field make him a truly remarkable individual in the world of the poultry industry.
Dr. Toro received his professional veterinary degree (D.V.M.) in 1983 from the University of Chile College of Veterinary Sciences. His D.V.M. thesis focused on characterization of infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) obtained from outbreaks of respiratory disease in chickens. In 1987, Dr. Toro received his Ph.D. from the Institute of Avian Diseases of Justus-Liebig-University of Giessen, Germany. His Ph.D. thesis on differentiation of IBV isolates achieved magna cum laude.
Dr. Toro’s research incorporates pathological, epidemiological, etiological, and immunological aspects of viral diseases affecting commercial poultry. During the last decade, his research has focused mainly on (1) further understanding chicken anemia virus (CAV) and the interactions of CAV with other avian pathogens; (2) further understanding the biology of infectious bronchitis virus and its role in respiratory disease of commercial chickens, and (3) development of novel vaccines to protect chickens against distinct viral diseases (infectious bronchitis, avian influenza). Dr. Toro teaches viral diseases of poultry in the veterinary medicine curriculum at Auburn University.
Dr. Toro received several awards including Auburn Author Award, Auburn University Libraries & the Graduate School (2018), Alumni Professorship Award, Auburn Alumni Association (2013), L.G. Wolfe Award for Excellence in Graduate Education, AU CVM (2013), Corresponding author of year’s best paper in the Avian Diseases journal “Infectious Bronchitis Virus in the Chicken Harderian Gland and Lachrymal Fluid: Viral Load, Infectivity, Immune Cell Responses, and Effects of Viral Immunodeficiency” Avian Diseases 52:608-617 (2008), Pfizer Award for Research Excellence (2007).
Prof. Michael Hess received his degrees from Free University in Berlin after which he joined R&D at Intervet, UK. In 2001 he joined the University of Veterinary Medicine, in Vienna, where he established a poultry clinic with research, diagnostic services and teaching. Since 2008 he is also heading the Department for Farm Animals and Veterinary Public Health.
He has a stronginterest in poultry health, the development of new protection strategies and diagnostic tools. He is a member of different scientific associations and editorial boards. He was a founder diplomate and first President of the European College of Poultry Veterinary Science (ECPVS). He published more than 230 peer-reviewed manuscripts and holds various patents. He was awarded with the Robert Fraser Gordon Memorial Medal, a Doctor Honoris Causa of the Pannonian University in Hungary and the title Bene merito pro Facultate Medicinae Veterinariae in Varsovia, University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland.
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
October 2013: De Facto member of the European College of Poultry Veterinary Science
June 2005: “Doctor in Philosophy” (PhD) in “Epidemiology and Zoonosis Control” University of Bologna;
July 2001: Doctor in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) – Veterinary Medicine Faculty, University of Padua.
WORK EXPERIENCE
– March 2021 -Present: Full Professor, University of Padua;
– January 2018 – March 2021: Associate Professor, University of Padua;
– March 2006- December 2017: Researcher at University of Padua.
MAJOR RESEARCH/PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS
Avian diseases of poultry and game birds. Epidemiology and pathology studies of viral disease of birds using serology, virology, histology and molecular techniques. In particular infections due to viruses belonging to Paramixoviridae and Coronaviridae. In details: epidemiological studies in poultry farms and in wild birds; molecular characterisation of Italian Avian Metapneumovirus (AMPV) and Infectious Bronchitis virus (IBV) strains; development of new molecular tests for AMPV and IBV diagnosis; prophylaxis of AMPV and IBV infections, in particular field and experimental studies on AMPV vaccine reversion to virulence. Furthermore management and control measures of emerging diseases such as Avian Influenza and West Nile diseases.
SCIENTIFIC DISTINCTIONS AND AWARDS
– Houghton Trust Lecture – 2019 – international award given to young researchers who have significantly contributed to research in the field of avian pathology – WVPAC, Bangkok, Thailand .
PATENT
March 2017 – Italy patent number 102017000031092 – Method for predicting cross-protection between Infectious Bronchitis strains – Inventors= M. Cecchinato and G. Franzo.
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR (PI) OF 4 RESEARCH PROJECTs (RP) FUNDED BY COMPETITIVE GRANT
PI of 31 RPs Funded by companies or Institution
PARTECIPANT in other 13 RPs: founded by UE (1), Italian Ministry of Health (1); Ministry of Education, University and Research (1); Veneto Region (1); University of Padova (5), University of Bologna (4), Fondazione Cariverona (1).
SPEAKER at 25 international meetings (11 as invited speaker), 8 national meetings (4 as invited speaker), and 15 technical meetings for poultry company or for veterinaries.
2019 to date – President of the SIPA – Italian Section of the “World Veterinary Poultry Association”.
– From 2013 to today – member of the Board of Professors of the Doctoral Course in Veterinary Sciences of the University of Padua and from 2021 to date Coordinator of the Doctoral Course.
AUTHOR and CO-AUTHOR of about 260 PUBLICATIONS including papers in international referees journals, papers and abstracts published in the proceeding of conferences.
Number of papers published= 85; H index= 18 ; Citations= 967 (scopus)
Celia Abolnik (née Stipinovich) obtained her PhD (Zoology) through the University of Pretoria in 2007. She was appointed as a junior researcher at ARC-OVI in 2000 and successfully applied for a senior researcher position in 2003, which she held until July 2012. Her research at ARC-OVI focused on avian influenza and Newcastle disease. In August 2012 she was appointed as the Research Chair: Poultry Health and Production in the Department of Production Animal Studies, which is funded by the Southern African Poultry Association. She is considered a sub-regional expert in avian influenza, is the South African representative of the OIE’s OFFLU network and is the author of 30 scientific publications.
Research:
Highly pathogenic strains of H5- and H7-type avian influenza (HPAI) periodically emerge from the poultry population, causing highly infectious and lethal disease in both poultry and humans. South African ostriches have been affected by numerous outbreaks of HPAI H5N2 and, more recently, low pathogenic H7N1 influenza (LPAI) – with disastrous economic consequences. Monitoring wild bird populations (the natural reservoirs of the precursor LPAI viruses) is an important activity, complicated by the lack of predictability of movements of sub-Saharan duck species compared to the populations of the northern hemisphere. When transmission occurs, the ostrich thus far appears to be the only non-gallinaceous terrestrial bird that is capable of converting LPAI to HPAI. The mechanism of this conversion and the potential of the ostrich to produce potentially pandemic human influenza strains is a key focus area. Identifying the sources, strains, epidemiology and pathogenicity of and vaccine efficacy against poultry pathogens such as infectious bronchitis virus, salmonella, mycoplasmas and avian paramyxoviruses in both South Africa and other parts of Africa remains a priority, since outbreaks regularly compromise sustainable livelihoods of resource-poor communities.
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Dr. Elsayed M. Abdelwhab is the head of the laboratory for avian influenza virus in the Institute of molecular virology and cell biology, Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut, Germany. He obtained his Ph.D. from Freie-Universität Berlin in 2011 and granted fellowships from Alexander von Humboldt Foundation and the German Research Foundation (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft). In his laboratory, he is leading a research team to study the molecular biology of influenza viruses. His main interests are the mechanism for the evolution of high pathogenic avian influenza viruses from low pathogenic precursors, interspecies transmission, vaccine efficacy and molecular epidemiology.
Ugo Pica-Ciamarra is an agricultural economist with experience in evidence-based policy and planning in the livestock sector in Africa and Asia. He is currently the Global Coordinator of the Africa Sustainable Livestock 2050 Initiative (ASL2050) of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, based in Rome, Italy. He has over 15 years of work experience in Eastern, Western, Southern and Northern Africa as well as in South Asia. Ugo holds a PhD in Institutional and Development Economics from the University of ‘”Roma III”, Italy, and an MSs in Agricultural Economics from the University of Manchester, UK.
Returning to Morocco, he established and headed the Avian Pathology Department. In 1986, he was awarded his PhD under the supervision of Professor RC Jones of Liverpool University. In 1990, he was appointed Professor in avian medicine at IAV Hassan II.
In 1997 he founded and headed the Moroccan Association of Avian Pathology (AMPA), which became a branch of the WVPA in 2002. He played a key role in the organization of WVPC 2009, held in Marrakech, and was responsible for the scientific aspects of the Congress. During his 38 years involvement in poultry diseases, Professor EL Houadfi has made major contributions to the development of poultry production in Morocco. In addition to his academic work, he served in several commissions of the Ministry of Agriculture for the establishment of poultry regulations, and the control and prevention of poultry diseases. His efforts were recognised by the Kingdom of Morocco, and he was awarded the Order of the Throne in 2007. In 2008 he received from the Moroccan Inter-professional Federation of Poultry (FISA) the “Prix du merite avicole” for his rich contribution to education and research in poultry.
Professor Munir Iqbal is the Head of the Avian Influenza and Newcastle Disease group at The Pirbright Institute and a visiting professor at the Royal Veterinary College, London. Munir obtained Veterinary Medicine and MPhil degrees in Pakistan and a PhD in Biotechnology at Imperial College London in 1991. He worked as a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Liverpool and the University of St Andrews before joining the Institute in 1996. Currently, he is leading several research projects aimed at defining the impact of genetic changes on the ability of avian influenza and Newcastle disease viruses to evade immune responses, cause increased disease severity, and allow cross-species transmission. Along with unravelling the host factors that determine avian-origin influenza virus replication fitness in mammalian species. He is also leading the development of new multivalent vaccines and diagnostics for better control of avian respiratory viruses like avian influenza, Newcastle disease, avian adenovirus, and avian metapneumoviruses.
Recently, his group has developed a novel targeted antigen delivery vaccine platform that selectively delivers vaccine antigens to chicken immune cells, inducing faster, stronger, and more durable immunity. The multivalent vectored vaccines he developed include recombinant NDV, recombinant herpesvirus of turkey (rHVT), and recombinant duck enteritis virus (rDEV), providing robust immunity to chickens against multiple avian viral diseases. The multivalent subunit vaccines produced in insect cells also protect chickens from several poultry viruses. He also developed a passive immunization approach to protect poultry from AIV. His recent studies have identified antigenic epitopes on the hemagglutinin antigens of H5, H9, and H7 AIVs that induce protective immune responses, with implications for vaccine strain selection. His group is developing novel easy-to-use aptamer-based diagnostic tests allowing rapid, sensitive, and reliable differential diagnosis of avian respiratory viruses at the pen-side or point-of-care.
Damer is Professor of parasite genetics. His research interests are focused on protozoan parasites and pathogens of poultry using genetics and molecular biology
Damer graduated with a degree in Animal Science from Wye College (University of London) in 1997. Following an MSc in Pig Production, he completed a PhD in bacterial genetics, both at the University of Aberdeen. After the completion of his PhD in 2001 he took up a post at the Institute for Animal Health (IAH) working on avian coccidiosis caused by the protozoan Eimeria species. During his time at IAH he carried out fundamental and applied genetics-led research, contributing to the Eimeria genome sequencing consortium, developing reverse-genetics strategies for use with Eimeria, designing a series of new molecular diagnostic tools and using genetic mapping as a step towards development of a new generation of cost-effective anticoccidial vaccines. In 2010 Damer joined the Royal Veterinary College, where he was appointed professor in 2016. Damer is currently Editor-in-Chief of the journal Avian Pathology and a member of the executive committee of the World Veterinary Poultry Association.
Salvatore Catania is the director of the peripheral diagnostic laboratory SCT1 – Verona of the Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale delle Venezie. Since 2022 is also Director of the WOAH Reference Laboratory for Avian Mycoplasmosis (M. gallisepticum and M. synoviae).
He graduated in Veterinary Medicine at the University of Messina (Italy) and obtained a PhD in Morphology of birds and fish at the same University. In 2015, he became de factorecognized Specialist in Poultry Veterinary Science appointed by the European College of Poultry Veterinary Science. In 2004-2005, he cooperated with the Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale delle Venezie (IZSVe) through scholarships and in 2006 he worked at the Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale della Sicilia.
Hired by IZSVe in 2007, he works at the peripheral diagnostic laboratory SCT1 – Verona , where he is responsible for the Avian Medicine Laboratory. He is the supervisor of 3 different Units, namely Avian Diagnostic Unit, Mycoplasma Unit and Monoclonal Antibodies Unit.
Salvatore Catania’s research interests include gross pathological and bacteriology issues, with particular emphasis on Mycoplasmosis of veterinary species and Avian Pathology. He is currently working on the following activities: development of a sensitive anti-Mycoplasma antigen test; biofilm and avian mycoplasma species as a potential critical point in the containment of pathogens; implementation of methods for mycoplasma detection and genotyping; use of the minimum inhibitory concentration to study sensibility patterns in mycoplasma species.
Graduated at the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna (Austria) Diplomate of the European College of Poultry Veterinary Science. Senior Lecturer in Poultry Diseases. Strongly involved in undergraduate and post-graduate Teaching activities (residency candidates of the ECPVS, doctorate and PHD candidates).
Diagnostic activities involve clinical practices, necropsies of different poultry species, diagnostics (parasitology, bacteriology, serology, histology, molecular biology, virology). Providing reports and offering consultancy to colleagues, farmers and owners of backyard poultry is also part of this working area. The diagnostic laboratory of the Clinic is accredited according ISO 17025. Research activities focus mainly on bacterial infections in poultry.
Education: PhD (2001) and DVM (1993), Veterinary Medicine school,Yangzhou University,China.
Veterinary Work experience:
1, 1996-2007:Teacher in Veterinary Medicine School, Yangzhou University, including
2, Major research project focused on Eradication Technique of Avian Leukosis, Chicken Pullorum and Mycoplasm in Chinese native breeder Chicken.
Dr. Sultan was graduated from the faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Alexandria University in 1984. He received his master degree in poultry diseases in 1990 from Cairo University, then Ph.D. in 1995 from the faculty of veterinary medicine, Alexandria University. Dr. Sultan was the head of Department of Birds and Rabbit Diseases Department 2009-2011 and Dean of the faculty of veterinary medicine, Sadat City University.
Dr. Sultan visited scholar to the Food Animal Health Program, Ohio Agricultural research and development Center, the Ohio State University, USA between November 7, 2006 to January 31, 2007 with research focused on influenza viruses PCR, gene cloning, sequencing; and sequences analysis. In addition of being one of the most prominent poultry consultants, D. Sultan research focus on avian viruses including avian influenza, infectious bronchitis and infectious bursal disease.
Dr. Ali, Assistant Professor of Poultry Diseases at Beni-Suef University, Egypt. After graduating from Benisuef University, Egypt, Dr. Ali worked as Poultry Disease Demonstrator at the same university from which he obtained his Master’s degree in poultry diseases.
In 2009, he joined The Ohio State University as a Graduate Research Associate to pursue his Ph.D. degree. His research is focused on the interspecies transmission of influenza viruses with a special focus on the transmission of influenza from swine to turkeys and the viral, host, and environmental factors affecting such an event. Moreover, in collaboration with other laboratories in the US, the research also focused on vaccine development including NS-truncated influenza A viruses as vaccine candidates and M2e vaccines using the Norovirus P particle as a vaccine platform to present the M2e antigen. Also, the potential transmission of human influenza subtypes to pet animals was investigated.
Dr. Ali’s current work focuses on avian influenza H5N1, H5N8, and H9N2 influenza viruses’ evolution in poultry, the interaction between poultry viruses, and other respiratory pathogens (IBV, NDV). Dr. Ali is a consultant for veterinary vaccine production facilities in Egypt and the Gulf area focusing on the research& development and quality control of the produced vaccines against avian pathogens.
Hussein works as a Professor of Virology (since 2006), and Vice Dean for postgraduate and Research studies (since 2018 till August 2023) at Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University.
Hussein was the Head of Virology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University (2008-2014)/ (2017-2019), and the Director of Biotechnology Research Center (2010-2013).
Hussein graduated at 1987 and hokds MVSc. in 1991 from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University and ACID from Faculty of Medicine, Tokyo University in 1991. Also, holds two Ph.D. degrees; one from the Department of Microbiology and immunology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Montreal, Canada in 1997; the other from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University in 1995.
Prof Hussein has published more than 150 scientific publications in international and local peer reviewed journals in the animal health industry, he supervised during his carrier 162 graduate students (MSc and Ph.D.), he participated in 25 research projects that was funded by the USDA, CU, British Council and National Academy of Science and Technology, Egypt.
Hussein gained several national and international awards, prizes and scholarships, he won the Cairo university appreciation award 2022, livestock insurance fund award from the national Academy of Science and Technology (2010), the country encouraging prize (2004) by the National Academy of Science and Technology, Cairo University encouraging prize (2002), price from the University of Montreal Canada for his excellent work as a PhD student (1995), two years scholarship at the University of Montreal from the Ministry of High Education, Canada (1993), and six months scholarship at Ohio state University funded by Ministry of Agriculture, USDA, USA (1992). For his professional career abroad, Prof Hussein has a distinguished record as visiting professor in esteemed laboratories and universities internationally in Europe, Korea, Japan, Canada and USD.
Prof. Hussein is the member of Various scientific societies, and he was a board member and general secretary of the Egyptian society of Immunology for many years and currently being board member of the Egyptian society of veterinary poultry association.
He was served as technical director at IFT company for the past 13 years.
From 1998 to 2018, prof Hussein was the Director of the laboratory and poultry health at Wadi holding company, a leading poultry key account in Egypt, Sudan and Lebanon,
Currently, he is leading the technical department at Klybeck Life science, KSA.
Gunther Antonissen graduated from Ghent University, Belgium in 2011. He received a PhD in Veterinary Sciences at Ghent University in 2015, having studied the predisposing effect of the mycotoxins deoxynivalenol and fumonisins on necrotic enteritis in broiler chickens. He holds the European Diplomate status of the European College of Poultry Veterinary Science (ECPVS).
Gunther Antonissen is appointed as chairholder of the Chair Poultry Health Sciences at Ghent University. The poultry research of the group of prof. Antonissen is multidisciplinary, focusing on a better understanding of the pathogenesis of infectious and non-infectious diseases, improving diagnostics, improving animal welfare and demonstrating the efficacy and safety of prevention and treatment strategies. Current research is related to mycotoxins (e.g. impact on animal and human health, interaction of mycotoxins and infectious diseases, mechanism of action and safety of detoxifying agents), gut health (alternatives to antibiotics, diagnostics), host-pathogen interaction, antimicrobial resistance, and poultry welfare (monitoring and interventions). Furthermore, Gunther is also the initiator and coordinator of the new Postgraduate in Poultry Health Sciences at Ghent University.
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