Eman A. Anis

Eman A. Anis is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathobiology at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. She holds dual PhDs in Virology and Comparative and Experimental Medicine, along with board certification as a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Microbiology (DACVM). Her research focuses on developing and improving diagnostic methods for infectious diseases in domestic and wildlife animals, with particular expertise in canine distemper virus, feline pathogens, and wildlife disease surveillance.

Education:

• PhD in Comparative and Experimental Medicine (Virology & Molecular Biology), University of Tennessee, 2014
• PhD in Virology, University of Sadat, Egypt, 2010
• MS in Veterinary Medical Science, Minofya University, Egypt, 2005

Dr. Anis's research spans multiple critical areas in veterinary virology and infectious disease diagnostics. Her primary focus is on the development and improvement of conventional and molecular diagnostic methods for existing and emerging infectious diseases in domestic animals. She has made significant contributions to understanding canine distemper virus genetics and antigenic properties, as well as developing point-of-need diagnostic tools like insulated isothermal PCR for feline leukemia virus detection. Her work extends to wildlife disease surveillance, including SARS-CoV-2 in bats and white-tailed deer, and pathogen detection in songbirds during mass mortality events. Dr. Anis also investigates viral transmission dynamics between domestic and wildlife species, with implications for conservation medicine and zoonotic disease prevention.

Analysis of Dr. Anis's recent publications reveals a strong focus on wildlife disease ecology and molecular diagnostics. Her work spans multiple species including canines, felines, red pandas, bats, and songbirds, with particular attention to viral pathogens like canine distemper virus, coronaviruses, and emerging pathogens. She combines molecular techniques with field epidemiology to understand viral transmission dynamics and develop improved diagnostic tools. A notable trend is her increasing focus on wildlife surveillance for zoonotic pathogens, particularly during the pandemic era, while maintaining her expertise in veterinary diagnostic methods.

Scientific Recognition:

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Microbiology (DACVM)
• Board certification in veterinary microbiology

Dr. Anis leads research projects focused on antivirals and vaccine development for domestic animals through the Wildlife Futures Program at New Bolton Center's PADLS laboratory. Her grant-funded work supports the development of rapid diagnostic tools for point-of-need applications in veterinary medicine. She collaborates extensively with wildlife conservation organizations, zoological institutions, and veterinary diagnostic laboratories to translate research findings into practical applications for animal health.

Dr. Anis is actively involved with the Wildlife Futures Program at the University of Pennsylvania's New Bolton Center, where she directs diagnostic and research activities focused on the interface between domestic animal and wildlife health. Her laboratory employs advanced molecular techniques including next-generation sequencing for pathogen detection and characterization. She works closely with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture and other state agencies on wildlife disease surveillance initiatives, particularly for emerging pathogens with potential zoonotic implications.