Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Jordan University of Science and Technology
Irbid 22110
Jordan
Tel. +962-2-7201000 ext 22059
Fax. +962-2-7201081
Mobile. +962-795212487
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Saad Gharaibeh
Citizenship: / JordanEducation and Credentials / - 2002. Diplomate American College of Poultry Veterinarians (ACPV)
- 2001. PhD, Veterinary Pathology and Avian Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA
- 1998-2001. Veterinary Pathology Residency, University of Georgia, Athens GA, USA (ACVP board eligible)
- 1996. Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology
Other Credentials / 2013. Certified Professional Trainer (TTT). Jordan University of Science and Technology / Lead Academy.
Current Position / - Professor, Avian Diseases and Veterinary Pathology, Department of Pathology and Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology
Currently, Consultant for / 1. WHO-EMRO (Human-Animal interface –Temporary Advisor
2. Jordan Bioindustry Center (JOVAC) (veterinary vaccines and diagnostic reagents company). Vaccine development and registration trials.
Previous Positions / 1. 2009-2011: Assistant Professor, Avian Histopathology, Poultry Diagnostic and Research Center, Department of Population Health, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia. Athens, GA.
2. 2002-2009: Associate Professor (promoted on 9/2008) of Avian Diseases and Veterinary Pathology, Pathology and Public Health Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology. Irbid, Jordan.
3. 2001-2002: Lecturer, Livestock and Poultry Health Diagnostic center, Clemson University, Columbia, SC, USA.
Administrative Experience / 1. Vice director, The Consultative Center for Science and Technology. Jordan University of Science and Technology. Irbid, Jordan. 2012-2013.
2. Head of Veterinary Pathology and Public Health Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology. Irbid, Jordan. 2006-2008
3. Assistant Dean, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology. Irbid, Jordan. 2004-2006.
4. Graduate Coordinator, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology. Irbid, Jordan. 2004-2006.
Professional Experience with International and National Agencies / 1. World Health Organization – Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office (WHO-EMRO), “Influenza and zoonotic diseases” Temporary Advisor. June, 2007 – Present. (Performed several training workshops in different regional countries)
2. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Turkey. April 19-23, 2010. Avian Disease Trainer/Consultant
3. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Jordan-National Consultant on Avian Influenza. September, 2007-December, 2007.
4. Jordanian Ministry of Health. National Avian/Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Committee,
5. Jordanian Ministry of Agriculture, National Avian Influenza Committee,
6. Jordanian Ministry of Agriculture, Committee for Improvement of Veterinary Department Laboratories in Ministry of Agriculture.
7. Jordanian Ministry of Agriculture, reviewer for vaccine registration committee
8. Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 2004 – 2005. Kaid Environmental Consultancy, KSA – Integrated Management and Information Consultants, Jordan. “Poultry Farms and Slaughter Houses Health and Environmental Issues” Consultant.
9. Saudi Ministry of Agriculture, reviewer for Biosecurity Guidelines. Dec 2014.
Research Grants / 1. Tracking changes in Mycoplasma gallisepticum field strains in relation to live vaccines. Deanship of Research – Jordan University of Science and Technology. JD 5000 ($7500). 2012.
2. Susceptibility determination of resistant E. coli strains to different antimicrobial combinations. Deanship of Research – Jordan University of Science and Technology. JD 4400 ($6600). 2009.
3. Presence of Gallibacterium anatis in Jordanian Chicken flocks. Deanship of Research – Jordan University of Science and Technology. JD 5000 ($7500). 2009
4. Molecular characteristics of Salmonella enterica serovar Enteritidis isolated from poultry products in Jordan. Deanship of Research – Jordan University of Science and Technology. JD 6000 ($9000). 2009
5. Molecular and serological detection of reovirus, coronavirus, and its correlation with performance in broiler flocks in Jordan. Deanship of Research – Jordan University of Science and Technology. JD 6500 ($9800). 2009
6. Pathogenesis of respiratory diseases in chickens and wild birds. Jordanian Ministry of Higher Education. JD 183,500 ($259000). 2008.
7. Infectivity and tissue distribution of avian pneumovirus in chickens, sparrows, and pigeons. Deanship of Research – Jordan University of Science and Technology. JD 5900 ($8700). 2008.
8. Infectivity and tissue distribution of Mycoplasma gallisepticum in chickens, sparrows, and pigeons. Deanship of Research – Jordan University of Science and Technology. JD 6500 ($9800). 2008.
9. Determination of minimum inhibitory concentration of commonly used antibiotics against Mycoplasma gallisepticum isolated from Jordan. Deanship of Research – Jordan University of Science and Technology. JD 6300 ($9450).
10. H5N1 avian influenza virus surveillance in wild and domestic birds. Deanship of Research – Jordan University of Science and Technology. JD 12750 ($19000). 2006.
11. Isolation and characterization of Clostridium perfringens from broiler chicken flocks in Northern Jordan. Deanship of Research – Jordan University of Science and Technology. JD 5900 ($9000). 2006.
12. Isolation and serological study on Mycoplasma gallisepticum infection in commercial chickens in Jordan. Deanship of Research – Jordan University of Science and Technology. JD 3000 ($4500). 2005.
13. Investigating avian pneumovirus as an etiology for swollen head syndrome in chickens in Jordan. 2004. Deanship of Research – Jordan University of Science and Technology. JD 2000 ($3000). 2004.
14. Isolation and Molecular Identification of Infectious Bronchitis Virus Serotypes from Commercial Chickens in Jordan. Higher Council for Science and Technology-The Royal Scientific Society-Jordan Bioindustries Center JOVAC. JD 65000 ($97000). 2004.
15. Serological identification and isolation of infectious bronchitis viruses from commercial chickens in Jordan. 2003. Deanship of Research – Jordan University of Science and Technology. JD 5000 ($7500). 2003
Publications / 1. Lubani, A, S. Gharaibeh, and A. Al-Majali. Relationship between different enteric viral infections and the occurrence of diarrhea in broiler flocks in Jordan. Poultry Science. Accepted 25/1/2016.
2. Gharaibeh, S., and S. Amareen. (2015) Vaccine efficacy against a new avian influenza (H9N2) field isolate from the Middle East (serology and challenge studies). Avian Diseases. 59:508-11.
3. Gharaibeh, S., and K. Mahmoud. (2013). Decay of maternal-antibodies in broiler chickens. Poultry Science. 92:2333-2336.
4. Gharaibeh, S., and M. Shamoun. (2012). Avian metapneumovirus (type B) experimental infection and tissue distribution in chickens, sparrows and pigeons. Veterinary Pathology. 49:705-710.
5. Abu-Basha, E., S. Gharaibeh, and A. Thabet. (2012). In-vitro susceptibility of resistant Escherichia coli field isolates to antimicrobial combinations. Journal of Applied Poultry Research. 21:595-602.
6. Abu-Basha, E., R. Gehring, A. Al-Shunnaq, and S. Gharaibeh. (2012). Pharmacokinetics and bioequivalence of florfenicol oral solution formulations (Flonicol® and Veterin®10%) in broiler chickens. Journal of bioequivalence & bioavailability. 4:1-5.
7. Gharaibeh, S., and M. Al-Rashdan. (2011). Change in antimicrobial susceptibility of Mycoplasma gallisepticum field isolates. Veterinary Microbiology.150:379-383.
8. Gharaibeh, S., and A. Hailat. (2011) Mycoplasma gallisepticum experimental infection and tissue distribution in chickens, sparrows and pigeons. Avian Pathology. 40:349-354.
9. Gharaibeh, S., V. Laibinis, R. Wooten, L. Stabler, and N. Ferguson-Noel. (2011). Molecular Characterization of Mycoplasma gallisepticum isolates from Jordan. Avian Diseases. 55:212-216.
10. Gharaibeh, S., R. Al Rifai, and A. Al-Majali. (2010). Molecular typing and antimicrobial susceptibility of Clostridium perfringens from broiler chickens. Anaerobe. 16:586-589.
11. Mahmoud, K., S. M. Gharaibeh, H. A. Zakaria, and A. M. Qatramiz. (2010). Garlic (Allium sativum) Supplementation: Influence on Egg Production, Quality, and Yolk Cholesterol Level in Layer Hens. Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Science. 23 (11):1503-1509.
12. Gharaibeh, S., K. Zuhdi, and M. Al-Natour. (2008).Field Evaluation of Maternal Antibodies Transfer to a Group of Pathogens in Meat-Type Chickens. Poultry Science. 87:1550-5.
13. Abu-Basha, E., S. M. Gharaibeh, A. M. Abudabos, A. F. Shunaq, and A. M. Al-Majali. (2008). Pharmacokinetics and Bioequivalence of two Norfloxacin Oral Dosage Forms (Vapcotril-10%® and Mycomas 10%®) in Healthy Broiler Chickens. International Journal of Poultry Science. 7:289-293.
14. Gharaibeh, S. (2008). Pathogenicity of an Avian Influenza Virus Serotype H9N2 in Chickens. Avian Diseases. 52:106-110.
15. Gharaibeh, S., and D. Rousan. (2008). The Use of Molecular Techniques in Isolation and Characterization of Mycoplasma gallisepticum from Commercial Chickens in Jordan. International Journal of Poultry Science. 7:28-35.
16. Gharaibeh, S. M., and G. R. Algharaibeh. (2007). Serological and Molecular Detection of Avian Pneumovirus in Chickens with Respiratory Disease in Jordan. Poultry Science. 86:1677-1681.
17. Gharaibeh, S. (2007). The common infectious bronchitis virus serotypes in poultry flocks in Jordan. Preventive Veterinary Medicine. 78:317–324
18. Kim Y, Gharaibeh S. M, Stedman N. L., and Brown T. P. (2002). Comparison and verification of quantitative competitive reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (QC-RT-PCR) and real time RT-PCR for avian leukosis virus subgroup J. Journal of Virological Methods. 102(1-2):1-8.
19. Gharaibeh, S., T. Brown, N. Stedman, and M. Pantin. (2001). Immunohistochemical detection of avian leukosis virus subgroup J antigens in tissue sections from naturally infected chickens. Avian Diseases. 45(4):992-8.
Patents (Pending) / :ا خ/120/2009
Isolation and characterization of new infectious bronchitis virus serotypes from chickens in Jordan can be used as a vaccine to protect against the disease
Additional Professional Activities (Conferences and Workshops) / 1. Oral Presentation: Saad Gharaibeh. Prevention of chicken respiratory diseases. Agrame, Dubai. March 13-15, 2016.
2. Poster Presentation: Saad Gharaibeh and Nadeem Amareen. Avian hepatitis E virus infection in a broiler-breeder flock in Jordan. 56th Southern Conference on Avian Diseases, Atlanta, GA, USA. January 26-27, 2015.
3. Oral Presentation: Saad Gharaibeh. International biosecurity procedures in poultry production. Biosecurity in poultry production workshop. Saudi Ministry of Agriculture, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Dec 24, 2014.
4. Poster Presentation: Saad Gharaibeh and Rashid Al Senadi. Mycoplasma gallisepticum isolates from chicken-flocks in Jordan and their relation to live vaccines. 55th Southern Conference on Avian Diseases, Atlanta, GA, USA. January 27-28, 2014.
5. Oral Presentation: Saad Gharaibeh. Risk Assessment and control of influenza and other emerging zoonoses at the human-animal interface – review of the literature. Meeting on: Influenza at the human-animal interface World Health Organization (WHO). Cairo, Egypt, 19-21/3/2013.
6. Poster presentation: Saad Gharaibeh, Ahmad A-Majali and Aseel Issa. Molecular characteristics of Salmonella enterica serovar Enteritidis isolated from poultry products in Jordan. 54th Southern Conference on Avian Diseases, Atlanta, GA, USA. January 28-29, 2013.
7. Poster presentation: Saad Gharaibeh, and Kamel Mahmoud. Decay of maternal antibodies against a group of pathogens in broiler chickens. 53rd Southern Conference on Avian Diseases, Atlanta, GA, USA. January 23-24, 2012.
8. Poster presentation: Saad Gharaibeh, Victoria Laibinis, Ruth Wooten, land Naola Ferguson-Noel. Molecular Characterization of Mycoplasma gallisepticum isolates from Jordan. 147th Meeting of the American Veterinary Medical Association. Atlanta, GA, USA. July 31– August 3, 2010.
9. Oral Presentation: Saad Gharaibeh, Interesting and mystery cases. Georgia Veterinary Medical Association 2010 Summer Convention. Destin, FL, USA. May 31 – June 3, 2010.
10. Multiple lectures instructor: Saad Gharaibeh. Avian Diseases Workshop. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations – Istanbul, Turkey. April 19-23, 2010.
11. Oral Presentation: Saad Gharaibeh and Alaa Hailat. Infectivity and tissue distribution of Mycoplasma gallisepticum in chickens, pigeons, and sparrows. 51st Southern Conference on Avian Diseases, Atlanta, GA, USA. January 25-26, 2010.
12. Oral Presentation: Saad Gharaibeh. The role of veterinarians in the control of avian influenza on the veterinary side. 2nd avian and pandemic influenza training workshop. World Health Organization (WHO). Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Jan 5-9, 2008.
13. Poster presentation: Saad Gharaibeh. Determination of Pathogenicity of Jordanian Local Isolate of Avian Influenza (H9N2) in Broiler-Chickens. 144th Meeting of the American Veterinary Medical Association. Washington DC, USA. July 14-18, 2007.
14. Oral Presentation: Saad Gharaibeh. Control of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Poultry, “Third subregional workshop on rapid response for avian and pandemic influenza” World Health Organization (WHO). Lahore, Pakistan, 18–22/6/2007.
15. “1st Consultation Workshop for Team of Experts on Avian and Pandemic Influenza in the Eastern Mediterranean Region” Cairo Egypt 3-7/6/2007.
16. Oral Presentation: Saad Gharaibeh and Dirgam Al-Rousan. Isolation and Molecular Characterization of Mycoplasma gallisepticum from Commercial Chickens in Northern Jordan. Third International Poultry Conference. Hamah, Syria. 22-25/4/2006.
17. Regional Pandemic Influenza Preparedness conference, Istanbul, Turkey. December 2005.
18. Oral presentation: Saad Gharaibeh. The Common Infectious Bronchitis Virus Serotypes in Jordan. 139th Meeting of the American Veterinary Medical Association. Philadelphia PA, USA. July 24-28, 2004.
19. Oral presentation: Saad Gharaibeh. Avian Influenza and Risk to Humans. Jordanian Medical Association & Jordanian Veterinary Medical Association. Amman, Jordan, March 2nd 2004.
20. Fourth Jordanian Quality Conference. Amman, Jordan. 8-10/9/2003
21. "Jordan Intellectual Property Week" workshop. Amman, Jordan. 11-14/8/2003.
22. Oral presentation: Saad M. Gharaibeh, and Tom P. Brown. Effects of Injecting ALV-J Antiserum in Embryonating Broiler Eggs on Localization of ALV-J in the Tissues of Broiler Chickens Infected in ovo. 139th Meeting of the American Veterinary Medical Association. Nashville, TN, USA, July 13-17, 2002.
23. Oral presentation: Saad M. Gharaibeh, Tom Brown, Mary Pantin, and Yongbaek Kim. Effects of Maternal Antibodies on ALV-J Infection in Broiler Chickens: Exposed to Hatchmates Shedding Virus. 138th Meeting of the American Veterinary Medical Association. Boston, MA, USA. July 14-18, 2001.
24. Poster presentation: Saad Gharaibeh, Tom Brown, Mary Pantin, and Yongbaek Kim. Effects of Maternal Antibodies on ALV-J Infection in Broiler Chickens: Parenteral Injection of Virus. 138th Meeting of the American Veterinary Medical Association. Boston, MA, USA. July 14-18, 2001.
25. Poster presentation: Gharaibeh, S., T. Brown, & M pantin. Cloned Avian Leukosis Virus Subgroup J (ALV-J) Induces Antibody not Detectable Using Commercially Available ALV-J Antibody Specific ELISA’s. American College of Veterinary Pathologists, Amelia Island, FL, USA. December 3-6, 2000.
26. Oral presentation: Gharaibeh, S., T. Brown, Y. Kim, N. Stedman, M. Pantin, & J. Verner. Antigenic and Sequence Changes Produced by Passing Avian Leukosis Virus Subgroup J in Tissue Culture in the Presence of Neutralizing Antibody. 137th Meeting of the American Veterinary Medical Association. Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. July 10-14, 2000.
27. Oral presentation: Gharaibeh, S., & P. Carmichael. Neurocytoplasmic Psudoinclusions in a 2-Year Old Cat. 27th South Eastern Veterinary Pathology Conference, Tifton, GA, USA. May 20-21, 2000.