Ms. Souhire Belloumi at Faculty of Sciences of Tunis and Center of Biotechnology of Borj Cedria, Tunisia.
Ms. Souhire Belloumi is a dynamic young researcher pursuing her Ph.D. in Biological Sciences at the University of Tunis El-Manar, Tunisia 🇹🇳. With dual Master’s degrees in Biological Sciences and Environmental Biomonitoring, and a Bachelor’s in Medical Biotechnology 🧫, she specializes in bioactive compounds, molecular diagnostics, and food preservation 🌿🍗. Her research spans from natural preservatives to vaccine development, combining LC-MS/MS, PCR, and biochemistry tools 🔍🧪. She has collaborated internationally, including a stint at the University of Pisa 🇮🇹, and authored multiple impactful publications 📚. Her passion lies in innovating sustainable solutions for health and food security.
Publication Profile
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Education
Ms. Souhire Belloumi has cultivated a strong academic foundation in life sciences. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Biological Sciences (2019–2024) at the University of Tunis El-Manar 🧬. Prior to this, she earned a Master’s in Biological Sciences (2018–2019) and another in Environmental Biomonitoring (2016–2018) from the University of Carthage 🌿🧪. Her academic journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Biotechnology with a focus on Molecular Engineering (2013–2016) at the High Institute of Medical Technologies, Tunis 🧫. Her multidisciplinary education equips her with robust expertise in molecular biology, environmental science, and biotechnology.
Experience
Ms. Souhire Belloumi has rich research experience across molecular biology, virology, and natural product chemistry. At the University of Pisa, Italy 🇮🇹 (Oct–Dec 2023), she characterized bioactive plant compounds using LC-MS/MS. As a Research Scientist at the Center of Biotechnology of Borj-Cedria (2020–2023), she explored natural biopreservatives 🧪 for poultry, partnering with Poulina Holdings 🐔. Earlier roles include research on essential oils, virus diagnostics 🌿🦠, and vaccine development at Tunisia’s Pasteur Institute 💉. Her hands-on work in molecular diagnostics, compound isolation, and industrial applications highlights her commitment to bridging lab research and real-world impact.
Research Focus
Ms. Souhire Belloumi focuses her research on natural bioactive compounds with applications in food preservation, microbiology, and environmental health 🌿🍗🦠. Her work emphasizes the synergistic use of essential oils to extend the shelf life of poultry products, showcasing innovations in natural biopreservatives 🍃🧪. She skillfully integrates chemical analysis, molecular biology, and biochemistry to evaluate antimicrobial, antioxidant, and insecticidal properties of plant-derived substances 🔍💧🧬. Her interdisciplinary approach not only advances food safety and sustainability 🌍 but also contributes to the development of eco-friendly alternatives to synthetic preservatives 🚫🧫✅, making her a valuable asset in biotechnology and food science.
Publication Top Notes
- Combined essential oils as natural chicken meat preservatives: chemical composition, biological activities, synergy and shelf-life extension potential