PVM Directory / Nelly O Elshafie
Nelly O Elshafie
Contact Info
Research Scientist
Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory
Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine
625 Harrison Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907
765-494-7440
765-494-9181 (fax)
nelshafi@purdue.edu
About
Dr. Nelly Elshafie is a research scientist at Purdue University’s Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (ADDL), working on molecular diagnostics and next-generation sequencing (NGS). Dr. Elshafie plays a pivotal role in developing and validating innovative diagnostic assays for veterinary and zoonotic pathogens. Her work focuses on the application of advanced molecular techniques, such as quantitative PCR (qPCR), real-time PCR, targeted next-generation sequencing (tNGS), and whole genome sequencing (WGS), to identify and characterize infectious agents in both domestic animals and wildlife. Dr. Elshafie’s infectious disease research extends beyond diagnostics to pathogen surveillance and epidemiological studies. She has investigated the prevalence of hemotropic Mycoplasmas (hemoplasmas) in wildlife species, contributing to a broader understanding of zoonotic pathogen transmission in urban and conservation settings. Her work has provided critical insights into vector-borne diseases, antimicrobial resistance patterns, and emerging infectious threats at the human-animal interface, supporting global One Health initiatives.
Education
2023 - PhD | Purdue University
2010 - One Year Diplomat Biochemistry | Benha University, Egypt
2005 - DVM | Benha University, Egypt
Experience
August 2023–August 2024 | Postdoctoral Research Associate, Dept. of Comparative Pathobiology, Purdue University
