Yasser M. Sanad

Adj. Assisstant Professor

UAMS

Last publication 2026 Last refreshed 2026-05-16

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17 h-index 31 pubs 653 cited

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Yasser M. Sanad's research focuses on the development and application of genotypic and phenotypic methods to monitor enteric bacterial pathogens, their virulence, and antimicrobial resistance factors. This work spans across food systems, food animals, and their production environments, with implications for public health and food safety.

His recent publications address critical topics such as the transmission dynamics and public health risks of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 in dairy cattle, as well as the genetic relatedness and virulence of *Salmonella Schwarzengrund* strains. Sanad also investigates the antimicrobial effects of plant-based supplements on gut microbial diversity in small ruminants and explores integrated approaches for mapping zoonotic pathogen emergence hotspots. He is a co-principal investigator on the NSF Convergence Accelerator Track J project, "Food Education for Nutritional Security and Empowerment in Local Communities (FENNEL)," which received $750,000 in funding.

Sanad's scholarship metrics include an h-index of 16, with 31 total publications and 632 total citations. He collaborates with researchers from institutions including the National Center for Toxicological Research and the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, contributing to a network focused on understanding and mitigating risks associated with microbial pathogens.

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h-index: 17
Publications: 31
Citations: 653

Selected Publications

ColiFormer: A Transformer-Based Codon Optimization Model Balancing Multiple Objectives for Enhanced E. coli Gene Expression (2026)

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Comprehensive Insights into Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1 in Dairy Cattle: Transmission Dynamics, Milk-Borne Risks, Public Health Implications, Biosecurity Recommendations, and One Health Strategies for Outbreak Control (2025)

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Salmonella enterica serovar Schwarzengrund: Distribution, Virulence, and Antimicrobial Resistance (2025)

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Genetic relatedness and virulence potential of Salmonella Schwarzengrund strains with or without an IncFIB-IncFIC(FII) fusion plasmid isolated from food and clinical sources (2024)

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Antimicrobial Effects of Plant-Based Supplements on Gut Microbial Diversity in Small Ruminants (2023)

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Editorial: Food safety and public health (2023)

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Microbial Genetics and Clonal Dissemination of Salmonella enterica Serotype Javiana Isolated from Human Populations in Arkansas, USA (2022)

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