Rami A. Dalloul

Rami A. Dalloul is the Interim Assistant Dean for Research and R. Harold Harrison Distinguished Professor in Poultry Science at the University of Georgia's College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences. His research focuses on host-pathogen interactions in poultry enteric diseases and antibiotic-free management strategies. He leads the Poultry Science Department's research initiatives and mentors a team of PhD students and postdoctoral fellows.

• Ph.D., Poultry Science/Immunology, University of Maryland
• M.S., Poultry Science/Microbiology, American University of Beirut
• B.S., Agriculture/Animal Sciences, American University of Beirut
• Diploma, Ingénieur Agricole, American University of Beirut

Research interests include coccidiosis and clostridial disease mechanisms in commercial poultry, mucosal immunomodulation, and nutritional interventions to enhance immune development and microbiome health. His lab employs challenge models to test vaccines and feed additives, including a pioneering lateral transmission model for turkey blackhead disease.

Recent publications emphasize antibiotic alternatives like polysaccharides, postbiotics, and vitamin supplementation for managing necrotic enteritis and Salmonella colonization. Trends show collaboration on genetic resistance, microbiome engineering, and heat stress mitigation in poultry.

Scientific recognition includes the R. Harold Harrison Distinguished Professorship. Current lab members: Dr. Benjamin Jackwood (Postdoctoral Fellow), Davis Fenster, Bingqi Dong, Abhisek Niraula, Paniz Zarghami, and Gabriella Ribeiro. Former students include Dr. Ali Calik (Ankara University) and Dr. Candice Blue (Probiotech International Inc.).

Recruitment is active for candidates interested in immunology, microbiome studies, or enteric disease control in poultry. The lab investigates macrophage migration inhibitory factors, conjunctival immune responses, and phytogenic feed additives to improve gut health and productivity.