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Hend Abdullah

Researcher
Cranston,RI

Summary

Experienced Veterinary Researcher specializing in tick-borne diseases and vector biology. Skilled in morphological and molecular characterization of ticks and associated pathogens. Expertise in molecular epidemiology, genetic population studies, and bioinformatics. Published in high-impact journals and supervised PhD students. Adept at fostering collaboration across diverse items, scientific writing, and presenting to varied audiences. Seeking collaborative research opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge advancements.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Center for Vector Biology, Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ
07.2023 - 07.2024
  • Conducted morphological and molecular characterization of diverse tick species
  • Performed molecular screening of vector-borne diseases and conducted phylogenetic analysis for pathogen identification.
  • Utilized genotyping and metagenomic sequencing methods to assess the genetic population of invasive Asian Longcornis ticks in the United States.
  • Characterized and studied the reemerging infestation of dog tick (Rhipicephalus sanguineus) in NJ using morphological and molecular techniques and screening its associated pathogens.
  • Screened for tick infestation of small mammals in NJ airports and their associated pathogens.
  • Prepared over three manuscripts for submission.
  • Presented two posters in Entomology 2023 and Tick Summit 2024, MD, USA.

Researcher

Veterinary institute, National Research Centre
Cairo, Egypt
04.2017 - 07.2023
  • Published 6 first-author papers, 10 co-authored papers, and had 1 paper accepted as first author with an additional co-authored paper in submission.
  • Successfully served as Project Investigator (PI) and Co-Project Investigator (Co-PI) for two projects centered around vector-borne viral diseases and tick-borne neglected diseases transmitted to animals in Egypt.
  • Contributed to over 9 national and international projects.
  • Supervised and monitored Ph.D. students, also participated in teaching summer courses for students from the Faculty of Science and Veterinary Medicine.
  • Attended over 7 national and international conferences.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

IHU, Aix Marseille Universite
Marseille, France
01.2018 - 10.2018
  • Published 2 first-author papers and 1 co-authored paper in high-impact journals.
  • Conducted molecular screening of various vector-borne pathogens in domestic animals from Egypt.
  • Detected and submitted new vector-borne pathogens and genotypes to GenBank.
  • Utilized MALTI-TOF to analyze and categorize ticks, while incorporating novel tick species' protein profiles as reference data.
  • Achieved the successful submission of an international grant collaboration between France and Egypt.

Education

Ph.D. - Animal Diseases (Infectious Diseases)

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Cairo University, Egypt
01-2017

Master of Science - Animal Diseases (infectious Diseases)

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Cairo University, Egypt
01-2010

Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Medicine

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Cairo University, Egypt
05-2005

Skills

  • Molecular and Genetic Analysis: Expertise in qPCR, PCR, DNA sequencing, phylogenetic analyses, and metagenomic analysis
  • Techniques: Skilled in tick identification, blood film examination, staining techniques, MALTI-TOF and ELISA
  • Research and Data Analysis: Proficient in bioinformatics, statistical analysis using SPSS and R, one health approach, and experimental design
  • Field and Laboratory Experience: Extensive experience in sampling, specimen manipulation, and diagnosis of infectious diseases in livestock
  • Communication and Leadership: Strong background in scientific writing, presentation, reference management software as EndNote, and supervision of PhD students, in addition, to the professional career development in the 2024 PREP career program
  • Technical Training: Trained in lab biosafety, good lab practices, occupational safety and healthو and various molecular and diagnostic techniques

Affiliations

  • Reviewer in multiple international journals such as Pathogens, Medical and Veterinary Entomology, and International of Veterinary Science and Medicine.
  • Participated in the organization of three international conferences in Egypt.
  • Organized and participated in free veterinary conveys.
  • Membership in various national and international associations such as Entomological Association of America, Women in Science organization, and Egyptian Association for Development of Buffaloes.

Accomplishments

  • Post-Doctoral fellowship (2018) in IHU-Institut Hospitalo-Universitaire-Marseille, France sponsored by Science and Technology Development Fund (STDF) and Embassy of France in Egypt - French Institute of Egypt (IFE).
  • National Research Center Award (2017) for the Best PhD Thesis in The Veterinary Science.
  • National Research Centre Award for the Research Assistant and Assistant Research (2016): the award of best international publication for Assistant Researcher.

Publication (Selected)

-index: 10, i10-index: 10, Citations: 334 (September 2024)

ORCiD profile:Google Scholar: h 0000-0002-8821-6361

Hassan, M. R., Abdullah, H. H., Abdel-Shafy, S., El-Maadawy, R. S., Abd El-Gawad, S. M., & Khater, H. (2024). Molecular epidemiology of bovine theileriosis and genetic diversity of Theileria annulata in three governorates of Egypt. Journal of Parasitic Diseases, 1-12.

Aboelsoued, D., Abdullah, H.H.A.M., Abdel Megeed, K.N., Hassan, S.E., Toaleb, N.I. (2022). Evaluation of a vaccine candidate isolated from Cryptosporidium parvum oocyst in mice. Veterinary World, 15(12): 2772-2784. DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2022.2772-2784

Abdel-Shafy, S., Abdullah, H.H.A.M, Elbayoumy, M.K., Elsawy, B.S.M., Ramadan, M., Higazy, A.G., Mahmoud, M.S. (2022) Piroplasmosis and anaplasmosis in Egyptian domestic animals: A molecular epidemiological investigation. Pathogens, 11, 1194. DOI: 10.3390/pathogens11101194

Abo-Aziza, F.A.M., Hendawy, S.H.M., Abdullah, H.H.A.M., El Namaky, A., Laidoudi, Y., Mediannikov, O. (2022): Emergent and Neglected Equine Filariosis in Egypt: Species Diversity and Host Immune Response. Pathogens, 11, 979. DOI: 10.3390/pathogens11090979

Abdullah, H.H.A.M.,Aboelsoued, D., Farag, K.T., Abdel Megeed, N.K., Abdel-Shafy, S., Parola, P., Raoult, D., Mediannikov, O. (2022): Molecular characterization of some equine vector-borne diseases and associated arthropods in Egypt. Acta Tropica. 227:106274. DOI: 10.1016/j.actatropica.2021.106274

Abdullah, H.H.A.M., Amanzougaghene N, Dahmana H, Louni M, Raoult, D. and Mediannikov, O. (2021): Multiple vector-borne diseases pathogens of domestic animals in Egypt. PLoS Negl Trop Dis 15(9): e0009767. DOI: 10.1371/journal. pntd.0009767

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Center for Vector Biology, Rutgers University
07.2023 - 07.2024

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

IHU, Aix Marseille Universite
01.2018 - 10.2018

Researcher

Veterinary institute, National Research Centre
04.2017 - 07.2023

Ph.D. - Animal Diseases (Infectious Diseases)

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

Master of Science - Animal Diseases (infectious Diseases)

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Medicine

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
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