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John El-Attrache, Ph.D
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Veterinary Pathoboilogy

Education:
Bachelor of Science Texas Tech University Biochemistry 1992
Master of Science University of Georgia Med. Microbiology 1999
Doctor of Philosophy University of Georgia Med. Microbiology 2001

Research Description:
Clinical, classical and molecular analysis of avian viral diseases of economic importance affecting the state, national and international poultry industry, with emphasis on improving molecular viral diagnostics, vector-based vaccines, and viral therapeutics.

Representative Publications:
Ruano, M., J. El-Attrache, and P. Villegas. A rapid plate hemagglutination assay for the identification of Infectious Bronchitis Virus. Avian Diseases. 44:99-104. 2000.

Garcia, M. C., J. El-Attrache, N. Ikuta, V. R. Lunge, A. S. K. Fonseca, S. M. Riblet and P. Villegas. Current advances in the diagnosis of avian leukosis virus by the polymerase chain reaction. Proceedings: International Symposium on ALV-J and other Avian Retroviruses. World Veterinary Poultry Association. Rauischholzhausen, Germany. June 5-8, 2000.

Sellers, H.S., P.Villegas, J. El-Attrache, D. Kapczynski, and Corrie C. Brown. Detection of Infectious Bursal Disease Virus in experimentally infected chickens using in situ hybridization. Avian Diseases. 45:26-33. 2001.

Ikuta, N., J. El-Attrache, P. Villegas, M. García, V.R. Lunge, A.S.K. Fonseca, C. Oliveira, and E.K. Marques. Molecular characterization of Brazilian infectious bursal disease viruses. Avian Diseases. 45:297-306. 2001.
El-Attrache, J., P. Villegas, B. O’Connor, J.R. Buhr, and G.N. Rowland. Adenovirus pathogenicity in immature ostriches. Avian Diseases. 45:442-446. 2001.

Ragland, W.L., R. Novak, J. El-Attrache and K. Ester. Interference with transcription for interferon by CIAV. Proceedings: International Symposium on Infectious Bursal Disease and Chicken Infectious Anemia. World Veterinary Poultry Association. Rauischholzhausen, Germany. June 16-20, 2001.

 

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