Ahmed M. Salman

Dr Ahmed M. Salman is a Senior Immunologist-Vaccinologist and Research Group Leader at the Jenner Institute, University of Oxford, working under Professor Sir Adrian Hill. He is also a Fellow and advisor of Clinical Medicine at Kellogg College, University of Oxford. His role involves leading research on innovative vaccines for infectious and cancerous diseases, with a focus on antigen discovery, vaccine platform development, and clinical translation.

Education:

• BSc in Biochemistry, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt (2006)
• MSc in Biochemistry (Tuberculosis Immunology and Immuno-diagnosis), Ain Shams University & Statens Serum Institut, Copenhagen, Denmark (2011)
• DPhil (PhD) in Clinical Medicine, University of Oxford, UK (2015)

Research Interests:

Dr Salman’s work spans across vaccinology, immunology, molecular biology, and translational medicine. His primary focus is on the design and evaluation of novel vaccine candidates against major human and veterinary pathogens such as Plasmodium falciparum (malaria), Plasmodium vivax, SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), and Taenia solium. He employs advanced platforms including viral vector vaccines, viral-like particles (VLPs), and other delivery systems to induce robust immune responses.

His recent research also delves into gene therapy applications in ocular diseases, including retinal degeneration and autoimmune uveitis, utilizing CRISPR/Cas systems and nanoparticle-based delivery.

Scientific Contributions & Patents:

• Co-inventor on three Plasmodium falciparum malaria vaccine patents
• Contributed to the development of the Oxford-AstraZeneca ChAdOx1 nCov-19 vaccine
• Lead researcher on novel P. vivax malaria sporozoite vaccine nearing GMP manufacturing

Funding & Collaborations:

Dr Salman serves as Co-Principal Investigator and Senior Immunologist/Vaccinologist on multiple projects funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, European Commission, and Medical Research Council (MRC). His collaborative network includes the Pirbright Institute, Leiden University Medical Centre, and international consortia.

Professional Memberships:

• British Society for Immunology (BSI)
• American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH)
• International Veterinary Vaccinology Network (IVVN)

Labs & Teams:

Dr Salman leads the Jenner's VLP and Insectary (SRF) team and is a key figure in Professor Sir Adrian Hill’s lab at the Jenner Institute. His group integrates expertise in immunology, bioinformatics, proteomics, and vaccine manufacturing to accelerate preclinical and clinical vaccine development.