10 August، 2025
PhD thesis presented by Bidaa Younis Mahmoud, titled: “Morphological and Molecular Diagnosis and Investigation of Epidemiological Aspects of Babesia Species and Their Tick Vectors in Sheep in Mosul City,”
PhD Thesis Defense – College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Mosul
On Sunday, August 10, 2025, the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Mosul held a PhD thesis defense for candidate Bidaa Younis Mahmoud, specializing in Veterinary Parasitology.
The thesis, entitled:
“Morphological and Molecular Diagnosis and Investigation of Epidemiological Aspects of Babesia Species and Their Tick Vectors in Sheep in Mosul City,”
focused on the identification and characterization of Babesia parasites and their tick vectors affecting sheep in Mosul and surrounding areas.
The research confirmed the presence of two Babesia species—Babesia ovis and Babesia motasi—and identified two tick species infesting sheep: Rhipicephalus turanicus and Hyalomma anatolicum anatolicum. Species identification was achieved through microscopic examination, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), and genetic sequencing. The study also documented new isolates and explored key epidemiological aspects related to the parasites and their vectors.
The defense was conducted before a distinguished committee comprised:
- Prof. Manal Hamadi Hassan – Chair (University of Mosul)
- Prof. Nadia Sultan – Member (University of Mosul)
- Assoc. Prof. Nadia Hamed Mohammed – Member (University of Mosul)
- Assoc. Prof. Khalid Jabbar Aziz – Member (University of Salahaddin)
- Assoc. Prof. Mohammed Abdulmohsin Saleh – Member (University of Mosul)
- Prof. Iman Ghanem Suleiman – Member and Supervisor (University of Mosul)
Following a confident and scientifically rigorous defense, the thesis was approved by the committee.
Congratulations to the researcher, supervisor, the College of Veterinary Medicine, and the Department of Microbiology on this academic achievement. Special appreciation to the discussion committee for their valuable contributions.
This defense aligns with the pursuit of Goal 4: Quality Education under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) framework.
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