Assist. Prof. Dr. Asmaa Yehia Ammar | Bioinformatics in Pharmaceuticals | Editorial Board Member

Animal Health Research Institute | Egypt

Assist. Prof. Dr. Asmaa Yehia Ammar is a distinguished scholar in genetics and genetic engineering, known for her impactful contributions to molecular biology, animal genetics, and environmental genomics. She completed her Ph.D. in Genetics and Genetic Engineering at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Alexandria University, building on her earlier master’s work at Kafrelsheikh University and her bachelor’s degree in veterinary medicine from the same institution. Her academic journey reflects a sustained commitment to advancing genetic research, particularly in areas related to environmental stress, reproductive biology, and gene expression in aquatic and mammalian species.Dr. Ammar began her professional career as a veterinarian at the Directorate of Veterinary Medicine in Kafrelsheikh, where she gained foundational clinical expertise and firsthand exposure to animal health challenges. Her passion for scientific inquiry led her to transition into research, joining the Animal Health Research Institute in Kafrelsheikh as a Research Assistant. Over the years, she progressed to the position of Assistant Researcher, contributing significantly to the institute’s genetic and molecular biology programs. Her research focuses on understanding how environmental conditions—such as oxygen availability, temperature fluctuations, and climatic stressors—affect gene expression, immune responses, reproductive outcomes, and cellular integrity in various species.Her scientific contributions have gained international recognition, particularly her work on the transcriptomic shifts triggered by low-oxygen exposure in mouse reproductive tissues and her exploration of antifreeze genes and stress-related molecular markers in Nile tilapia. Dr. Ammar’s publications demonstrate expertise in designing experiments, conducting complex molecular analyses, and interpreting gene-expression patterns to unravel how organisms adapt to challenging environments. Her collaborations with national and international researchers highlight her commitment to multidisciplinary science and her drive to address questions relevant to both veterinary health and environmental adaptation.Dedicated to mentoring future scientists and contributing to genetic innovation, Dr. Ammar continues to play an important role in advancing veterinary genetics, environmental biotechnology, and molecular diagnostics, solidifying her reputation as a leading researcher in her field.

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Featured Publications

Ammar, A. Y., Minisy, F. M., Shawki, H. H., Mansour, M., Hemeda, S. A., El Nahas, A. F., … Oishi, H. (2024). Exposure to a low‑oxygen environment causes implantation failure and transcriptomic shifts in mouse uteruses and ovaries. Biomedicines, 12(5), 1016.

Ammar, A. Y., El Nahas, A. F., Mahmoud, S., Barakat, M. E., & Hassan, A. M. (2018). Characterization of type IV antifreeze gene in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) and influence of cold and hot weather on its expression and some immune‑related genes. Fish Physiology and Biochemistry, 44, 515‑525.

Hassan, A. M., El Nahas, A. F., Mahmoud, S., Barakat, M. E., & Ammar, A. Y. (2017). Thermal stress of ambient temperature modulates expression of stress and immune‑related genes and DNA fragmentation in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus (Linnaeus, 1758)). Applied Ecology and Environmental Research, 15(3), 1343‑1354.

Elbialy, Z. I., El‑Nahas, A. F., Elkatatny, N. A., & Ammar, A. Y. (2016). Quantitative expression analysis of myostatin gene in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) tissues in adult stage. Alexandria Journal of Veterinary Sciences, 51(1), 170‑173.