Mohamad Azzam Mohd Sayuti

Dr
Mohamad Azzam
Mohd Sayuti

Postdoctoral researcher
UNIVERSITI PUTRA MALAYSIA
Biography
Immersing myself in the captivating world of aquaculture disease and management, I'm a dedicated researcher with a passion for understanding the intricacies of bacterial pathogens. My journey has led me through the fascinating landscapes of bacterial diseases and the complexities of antimicrobial resistance. Through my previous work, I've gained valuable insights into the challenges facing aquaculture in combating infectious diseases. Now, I am interested to venture deeper into the realm of DNA analysis. With a keen interest in unraveling the genetic codes responsible for bacterial resistance to antibiotics, I aim to delve deep into the molecular makeup of these microorganisms. By understanding the genetic mechanisms behind antibiotic resistance, I believe we can pave the way for innovative solutions to combat this pressing global issue. In the Malaysia’s aquaculture sector, I see an immense potential for transformative research. As a proud member of the BactiVac community, I am eager to collaborate with fellow researchers and stakeholders, pooling our expertise and resources to address the challenges of infectious diseases in aquaculture. Together, we can chart a course towards sustainable and resilient aquaculture practices, ensuring the health and prosperity of our aquatic ecosystems and communities
Research interests
Currently, my primary focus revolves around aquatic vaccination, spanning both freshwater and marine fish species. Additionally, I contribute to a probiotic production team specializing in marine species. My work predominantly involves the study of bacterial pathogens in this context. In the past, I've delved into bacterial epidemiology and the exploration of antimicrobial resistance among bacterial strains. Looking forward, I'm eager to delve deeper into DNA analysis, particularly focusing on genes responsible for conferring antibiotic resistance in bacteria from its whole-genome sequence. I firmly believe that through this fundamental research, we can unravel and gain a better understanding of the pervasive issue of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in aquaculture, especially in my country, Malaysia, which is classified as a low- and middle-income country that happens to rely on aquaculture as a source of income as well.
Projects you're working on
-AMR -Vaccine -Probiotic
Discipline
Bacteriology Epidemiology Molecular biology
Host species
Fish
Pathogen
Bacteria Viruses
Stage of vaccine development
Adjuvants Clinical trials Commercialisation Field trials