Samad Lotfollahzadeh | Veterinary Science Award | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc Prof Dr. Samad Lotfollahzadeh, Veterinary Science Award, Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at University of Tehran Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Iran

Summary:

Dr. Samad Lotfollahzadeh is an Associate Professor with a strong background in veterinary medicine. He completed his Doctor of Veterinary Science (DVSc) from the University of Tehran and his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from the University of Urmia. With over two decades of experience in academia, Dr. Lotfollahzadeh has served as an academic staff member at various prestigious institutions, including the University of Tehran, the Islamic Azad University, and Shahid Chamran University. Throughout his career, he has been actively involved in teaching, research, and consulting roles, focusing on infectious diseases, metabolic diseases in food animals, gastroenterology, and herd health. Dr. Lotfollahzadeh is also recognized for his contributions as a senior consultant for the Central Veterinary Laboratory (CVL) of the Iran Veterinary Organization and as a herd health and mastitis consultant for Pars Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Holding Company. Through his work, he strives to advance knowledge in veterinary medicine and contribute to the betterment of animal health and welfare.

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šŸ‘©ā€šŸŽ“Education & Qualification:

Doctor of Veterinary Science (DVSc):

  • Department of Internal Medicine, Large Animal Internal Medicine Division, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
  • Years: 1996-2000

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM):

  • Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Urmia, Urmia, Iran
  • Years: 1986-1992

Professional Experience:Ā Ā 

Dr. Samad Lotfollahzadeh has amassed a wealth of professional experience in the field of veterinary medicine, spanning both academic and practical roles:

Since 2007: Academic Staff, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, Iran.

2001-2007: Academic Staff, School of Veterinary Medicine, Islamic Azad University, Garmsar Branch, Iran.

1992-1995: Academic Staff, Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Shahid Chamran University, Ahvaz, Iran.

2001-2005: Senior Consultant, Central Veterinary Laboratory (CVL) of Iran Veterinary Organization (IVO), focusing on the control of vaccine and biological products.

Consultant: Served as a herd health and mastitis consultant for Pars Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Holding Company, providing expertise to more than 15 large dairy farm units.

Research Interest:

Dr. Samad Lotfollahzadeh’s research interests primarily revolve around various aspects of veterinary medicine, with a particular focus on infectious diseases, metabolic diseases in food animals, gastroenterology, and herd health. Through his research endeavors, he aims to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in these areas, ultimately leading to improvements in animal health, welfare, and production practices.

Publication Top Noted:

Title: Tetanus outbreak in a sheep flock due to ear tagging

  • Authors: S Lotfollahzadeh, M Heydari, MR Mohebbi, M Hashemian
  • Journal: Veterinary Medicine and Science
  • Volume: 5
  • Issue: 2
  • Pages: 146-150
  • Year: 2019
  • Citations: 20

Title: Blood electrolytes changes in peritonitis of cattle

  • Authors: MR Mokhber Dezfouli, S Lotfollahzadeh, S Sadeghian, GA Kojouri
  • Journal: Comparative Clinical Pathology
  • Volume: 21
  • Pages: 1445-1449
  • Year: 2012
  • Citations: 19

Title: Changes in serum iron concentration and hepatic enzyme activities in cattle infected with Theileria annulata and Babesia bigemina

  • Authors: S Lotfollahzadeh, M Rahmani, M Mohri, O Madadgar
  • Journal: Comparative Clinical Pathology
  • Volume: 21
  • Pages: 829-832
  • Year: 2012
  • Citations: 18

Title: Clinical and cytological characteristics and prognostic implications on sheep and goat Theileria infection in north of Iran

  • Authors: MA Hassan, A Raoofi, S Lotfollahzadeh, J Javanbakht
  • Journal: Journal of Parasitic Diseases
  • Volume: 39
  • Pages: 190-193
  • Year: 2015
  • Citations: 16

Title: Cranium bifidum with meningocele in a lamb

  • Authors: A Raoofi, MM Dehghan, SH Mardjanmehr, S Soroori, F Hemmatzadeh
  • Journal: Small Ruminant Research
  • Volume: 55
  • Issue: 1-3
  • Pages: 253-256
  • Year: 2004
  • Citations: 15

 

 

Sudhakar Awandkar | Veterinary Microbiology Award | Best Paper Award

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Dr. Sudhakar Awandkar, Veterinary Microbiology Award, Best Paper Award

Doctorate at MAFSU, Nagpur, India

Summary:

Dr. Sudhakar Awandkar is a prominent figure in the field of veterinary microbiology, known for his significant contributions to research, teaching, and veterinary healthcare. He holds a Ph.D. in Veterinary Microbiology from Nagpur Veterinary College, where he also completed his Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees. With over a decade of experience as an academician at Maharashtra Animal & Fishery Sciences University in Nagpur, Dr. Awandkar has played a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of veterinarians through his teaching, research, and extension activities.

Throughout his career, Dr. Awandkar has demonstrated a keen interest in infectious diseases affecting animals, particularly poultry. He has spearheaded several research initiatives focused on the development and evaluation of vaccines for various viral pathogens, including Infectious Bursal Disease Virus (IBDV), Fowl Adenovirus (FADV), and Canine Parvovirus (CPV). His work has also delved into disease epidemiology, antimicrobial resistance, diagnostic test development, and pathogen characterization.

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Professional Experience: Ā 

Dr. Sudhakar Awandkar has accumulated extensive professional experience in the field of veterinary microbiology, spanning teaching, research, extension, and quality control. His notable roles include serving as an Academician at Maharashtra Animal & Fishery Sciences University, Nagpur, where he has been actively involved in teaching, research, and extension activities since 2008. Prior to his academic role, Dr. Awandkar worked as a Quality Control Officer for rabies vaccine production at the Serum Institute of India, Pune, from 2007 to 2008. Additionally, he served as a Veterinary Officer in the Research and Development department at the Poultry Diagnostic & Research Center, Pune, from 2005 to 2007. Through his diverse professional experiences, Dr. Awandkar has demonstrated his commitment to advancing veterinary microbiology through education, research, and practical applications in quality control and disease management.

Research Interest:

Development of Vaccines: Dr. Awandkar is interested in the development and evaluation of vaccines for various infectious diseases in animals, including poultry. This involves exploring novel vaccine formulations, such as gamma-irradiated and nanoparticle-conjugated vaccines, to enhance efficacy and safety.

Disease Epidemiology: He conducts research to understand the epidemiology and transmission dynamics of important viral pathogens affecting livestock, such as Infectious Bursal Disease Virus (IBDV), Fowl Adenovirus (FADV), and Canine Parvovirus (CPV). This includes deciphering the evolutionary pathways and geographical distribution of these viruses.

Diagnostic Test Development: Dr. Awandkar is involved in the development and validation of diagnostic tests for various animal diseases. This includes the development of DIVA (Differentiating Infected from Vaccinated Animals) tests for diseases like IBDV, which are crucial for disease surveillance and control programs.

Antimicrobial Resistance: He is interested in studying antimicrobial resistance patterns in bacterial pathogens of veterinary importance. This involves the characterization of antibiotic sensitivity profiles and the development of modified assays for rapid detection of antimicrobial resistance.

Pathogen Characterization: Dr. Awandkar conducts research to characterize and study the molecular biology of various pathogens, including viruses like Rotavirus and bacteria like Klebsiella ohmeri. Understanding the genetic diversity and virulence factors of these pathogens is essential for developing effective control strategies.

Publication Top Noted:

Title: Bacteria from bovine clinical mastitis showed multiple drug resistance

  • Authors: SP Awandkar, MB Kulkarni, NV Khode
  • Journal: Veterinary Research Communications
  • Volume: 46
  • Issue: 1
  • Pages: 147-158
  • Year: 2022
  • Citations: 17

Title: ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE TRENDS IN CLINICAL BOVINE MASTITIS

  • Authors: SP Awandkar, AU Bhikane, MB Kulkarni
  • Journal: Biolife
  • Volume: 1
  • Issue: 3
  • Pages: 139-143
  • Year: 2013
  • Citations: 15

Title: Brucellosis in migratory sheep flock from Maharashtra, India

  • Authors: CP Sonekar, S Kale, S Bhoyar, N Paliwal, SV Shinde, SP Awandkar, …
  • Journal: Tropical animal health and production
  • Volume: 50
  • Issue: 1
  • Pages: 91-96
  • Year: 2018
  • Citations: 13

Title: Molecular epidemiology of Canine parvovirus shows CPV-2a genotype circulating in dogs from western India

  • Authors: MB Kulkarni, AR Deshpande, SS Gaikwad, SB Majee, PR Suryawanshi, …
  • Journal: Infection, Genetics and Evolution
  • Volume: 75
  • Pages: 103987
  • Year: 2019
  • Citations: 12

Title: Antimicrobial action of cold aqueous and cold ethanolic root extracts of Glycyrrhiza glabra against bovine mammary pathogens.

  • Authors: SP Awandkar, MS Mendhe, DM Badukale, MB Kulkarni
  • Year: 2012
  • Citations: 12