Mr. Medhat Saleh is an accomplished researcher and academic specializing in Poultry Breeding and Genetics, currently pursuing his Ph.D. at the Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, Italy. He also serves as an Assistant Lecturer of Poultry Breeding and Genetics at the Faculty of Agriculture, Benha University, Egypt. His professional journey reflects a consistent commitment to advancing the fields of quantitative genetics, genomics, animal breeding, and bioinformatics, with a particular emphasis on understanding the genetic architecture of complex traits and genomic diversity in livestock species. Mr. Saleh obtained his B.Sc. in Agricultural Science (Animal Production) in 2015 and an M.Sc. in Agricultural Biotechnology in 2019 through a collaborative program between Benha University and the TEMPUS European Union Project. His academic excellence earned him a Ph.D. scholarship at the University of Bari in 2021, where his research focuses on genome-wide association studies (GWAS) and the identification of SNPs and functional genes linked to economically significant traits in poultry. His recent visiting research experience at Wageningen University, the Netherlands (2023–2024), further expanded his expertise in animal breeding and genomics. Throughout his career, Mr. Saleh has actively participated in international conferences and workshops across Italy, Germany, Egypt, and the Netherlands, contributing to scientific discussions on genomic selection, precision livestock farming, and sustainable animal production. His publication record includes numerous peer-reviewed articles in high-impact journals such as British Poultry Science, Livestock Science, and Poultry Science Journal, covering topics like molecular genetics, bioinformatics analyses, and crossbreeding impacts on immunity and growth traits in chickens. Technically proficient, he is skilled in molecular and bioinformatics techniques, including DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, and advanced data analysis using Plink, R, SAS, BLUPF90, and GENALEX. His collaborative research efforts with international scientists underscore his analytical and problem-solving abilities. Mr. Saleh’s professional strengths also encompass strategic planning, critical thinking, teamwork, and communication, enabling him to contribute effectively to academic and applied research environments. With a strong dedication to scientific advancement and sustainable genetic improvement in poultry, Mr. Saleh aims to bridge genomic innovation and animal production for future generations. His growing global research profile positions him as a promising young scientist contributing significantly to the fields of animal genetics, breeding, and biotechnology.
Featured Publications
Galgano, M., Pellegrini, F., Fracchiolla, G., Mrenoshki, D., Zarea, A. A. K., Bianco, A., Del Sambro, L., Capozzi, L., Schiavone, A., & Saleh, M. S. (2023). Pilot study on the action of Thymus vulgaris essential oil in treating the most common bacterial contaminants and Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Derby in poultry litter. Antibiotics, 12(3), 436.
Saleh, M. S., Iraqi, M. M., Khalil, M. H., & Camarda, A. (2020). Crossbreeding analyses and polymorphic associations of gallinacin genes with growth traits in chickens. Livestock Science, 240, 104118.
Saleh, M. S. (2019). Using bioinformatics SNP to improve immune genetic response against some pathogens in poultry. [Master’s thesis, Benha University, in cooperation with TEMPUS European Union Program].
Saleh, M. S., Khalil, M. H., Iraqi, M. M., & Camarda, A. (2021). Polymorphic characterization of gallinacin candidate genes and their molecular associations with growth and immunity traits in chickens. British Poultry Science, 62(2), 180–187.
Pugliese, N., Tinelli, A., Crescenzo, G., Nieddu, M., Baralla, E., Schiavone, A., Zizzo, N., Samarelli, R., Dessì, F., Circella, E., & Saleh, M. S. (2024). Poisoning by Nerium oleander L. in Franconia geese. Animals, 14(4), 612.
Saleh, M. S., Khalil, M. H., Iraqi, M. M., & Camarda, A. (2021). Molecular associations of gallinacin genes with immune response against Salmonella typhimurium in chickens. Livestock Science, 244, 104315.
Saleh, M. S., Landi, V., Derks, M. F. L., Centoducati, G., Groenen, M. A. M., De Palo, P., Ciani, E., Pugliese, N., Circella, E., & Camarda, A. (2025). Genome-wide analyses of genomic diversity, population structure and selection signatures in Italian turkey populations. Poultry Science, 104(1), 104543.