Ehab Zarad

Assistant Professor (Assistant consultant) in Poultry and Rabbit Diseases. Extensive experience across academia, Poultry industry and governmental veterinary laboratories. Hands-on expertise in bacterial cultivation and classification, molecular and serological diagnostics including DNA/RNA extraction and PCR assays and viral isolation using embryonated chicken eggs for poultry diseases.

Laborator quality management experience aligned to ISO/IEC 17025, including internal auditing, method verification/validation, nonconformity handling, and issuing/signing nonconformity reports. Peer-reviewed author on avian influenza, infectious bronchitis virus, bacterial pathogens, vaccines, and antimicrobial resistance.

Assistant consultant / Assistant Professor (Poultry and Rabbit Diseases) - Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University - Zagazig, Egypt

(2023-07)

• Discussion focusing on control of viral immunosuppressive diseases in broiler chickens and their impact on flock performance.

Veterinary Diagnostic Specialist / Quality Internal Auditor - Riyadh Central Veterinary Laboratory, Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA) - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

(2015-01 - 2026-12)

• Ensured samples met laboratory acceptance specifications and prepared samples for testing.
• Extracted DNA/RNA and performed PCR assays.
• Conducted serological tests.
• Isolated viral pathogens using embryonated chicken eggs.
• Interpreted and evaluated results, issued and signed laboratory reports.
• Provided technical assessments for diagnostic kits and equipment.
• Supported ISO/IEC 17025 quality system implementation, management and serve as an internal auditor.
• Verified test methods and managed nonconformities and opinions/interpretations.
• Contributed to surveillance and epidemiological survey committees.
• Collaborated with Biobank for sample archiving and data auditing.
• Supported procurement tender committees.

Technical Advisor / Technical Support (Vaccines, Pharmaceuticals, Feed Additives) - Poultry production and veterinary companies - Egypt

(2003-01 - 2015-12)

• Provided technical support and product training to sales teams, customers, and distributors for poultry and large animal products.
• Handled technical inquiries on product applications; prepared technical/scientific materials aligned to marketing strategy and sales targets.
• Managed clinical trials and pre/post marketing studies.
• Supported key accounts and field follow-up until selling point.

Collage / Teacher (Avian and Rabbit Medicine) - Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University - Zagazig, Egypt

(2012-03 - 2015-06)

• Supported clinical diagnostics and student training within the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.

Poultry Specialist - Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University - Zagazig, Egypt

(2007-04 - 2012-02)

• Performed clinical diagnosis and postmortem examination for poultry cases and advised on treatment and management programs.
• Supervised and trained final-year students in field and laboratory diagnostic techniques.

Veterinarian (Outpatient Clinic) - Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University - Zagazig, Egypt

(2003-03 - 2007-03)

• Conducted laboratory and clinical diagnosis of animals and poultry diseases in an outpatient setting.
• Participated in the national campaign to combat avian influenza.
• Served as technical member of research and community service units (Ostrich Research Unit, Fish Research Unit, mobile hospital).

PhD - Avian and Rabbit Diseases - Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University (2011-09 - 2011-09)

MSc - Avian and Rabbit Diseases - Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University (2007-03 - 2007-03)

BSc - Veterinary Medicine - Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Suez Canal University (2002-06 - 2002-06)