Master’s Thesis Defense

A Master’s thesis was defended at the College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Microbiology, entitled:

“Isolation and Molecular Characterization of Some Gram-Negative Bacteria from Cases of Pneumonia in Small Ruminants”

by the student Zainab Sulaiman Ayoub, under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Balsam Yahya Rashid, on Sunday, March 1, 2026.

The examination committee consisted of the following members:

Prof. Dr. Mohammed Ali Hamad (College of Veterinary Medicine – University of Mosul) – Chair

Prof. Dr. Amer Yahya Hameed (College of Veterinary Medicine – University of Mosul) – Member

Assist. Prof. Dr. Hadeel Asim Mohammed (College of Veterinary Medicine – University of Mosul) – Member

Prof. Dr. Balsam Yahya Rashid (College of Veterinary Medicine – University of Mosul) – Member and Supervisor

The results of lung sample isolation revealed the presence of various bacterial species. Molecular analysis confirmed the efficiency of Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) in accurate diagnosis, as all examined isolates tested positive.

After the student defended her thesis with scientific competence and confidence, and following discussion by the committee, the thesis was approved.

Congratulations to the researcher, the supervisor, the College, and the Department of Microbiology on this scientific achievement. Best wishes to the examination committee for their continued success.

This defense comes within the framework of achieving the fourth Sustainable Development Goal (Quality Education) and the fifteenth goal (Life on Land).

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