Dr. Georgios Michailidis PhD

Dr. Georgios Michailidis is an expert specializing in Animal Biotechnology and the Physiology of Reproduction in farm animals. His core research applies advanced techniques in Molecular Biology and Genetics to understand reproductive endocrinology and immunology. He focuses on developing nutritional and immunological strategies, such as using phytobiotic feed additives, to improve animal health, growth performance, and stress response at the molecular level. His work contributes directly to advancements in agricultural biotechnology and biomedical science.
 

Education Details

Dr. Michailidis's educational background includes interdisciplinary training across animal science and molecular biology:

• PhD: Cell And Molecular Biosciences (University Of Newcastle Upon Tyne, U.K., 2004).
• Post-Doctoral Researcher: Institute Of Agrobiotechnology, CERTH, Greece (2004–2007).
• B.Sc.: School Of Agriculture, Department Of Animal Science (Aristotle University Of Thessaloniki, Greece, 2000).

Professional Background

His professional career has been centered at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki since 2007:

• Assistant Professor (Current, Since 2012) - School Of Agriculture, AUTH.
• Lecturer (2007–2012) - School Of Agriculture, AUTH.

Achievements

Dr. Michailidis's research has resulted in impactful findings related to animal health and molecular mechanisms:

• Research on phytobiotic additives has demonstrated benefits in improving protein and lipid oxidative stability in meat.
• Contributions highlight the suppression of the innate immune system in chicken reproductive organs by mycotoxins.
   

Current Research Projects

His current work focuses on using nutritional and genetic modulation to improve animal health and production:

• Feed Additive Research: Investigating the effects of dietary supplements (e.g., oregano, pomegranate, and onion extracts) on broiler chickens and rainbow trout growth, oxidative stability, and stress response.
• Reproductive Immunology: Evaluating the transcriptional changes of innate immune receptors (TLRs) in response to pathogens and mycotoxins in the chicken ovary.