Dr. Georgios Michailidis
Address:
Aristotle University Of Thessaloniki (AUTH), Thessaloniki, Greece
Research Interests:
Dr. Michailidis's research focus spans from molecular genetics to practical animal science applications:
- Animal Biotechnology And Molecular Biology
- Physiology Of Reproduction Of Farm Animals
- Genetics And Epigenetics
- Immunology Of Reproduction
- Embryo-Pathogen Interaction
Biography:
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.
Publications:
Dr. Michailidis’s publications detail experimental studies on the biological effects of diet and toxins on animal physiology and immunology at the molecular level.
The list of recent publications of Dr. Georgios Michailidis is listed below:
- Dimitriadou, S., Michailidis, G., et al. (2023). The protective effect of microencapsulated oregano essential oil on growth performance, skin and intestinal histomorphometry, and liver signaling pathways of rainbow trout Oncorhynchus mykiss. Aquaculture Nutrition, 2023(2), 2419083. DOI: 10.1155/2023/2419083.
- Zoumpoulidis, P., Lymperaki, E., Michailidis, G., et al. (2022). Dietary supplementation with pomegranate peel and onion leaf extracts affects growth and health status in broiler chickens. Animals, 12(3), 297. DOI: 10.3390/ani12030297.
- Papapostolou, I., Kouvatsi, A., Michailidis, G., et al. (2022). Alteration in the expression of Toll-like receptor genes in the chicken ovary following Fumonisin B1 treatment and Salmonella Enteritidis infection. Poultry Science, 101(6), 101869. DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2022.101869.
- Kouvatsi, A., Lymperaki, E., Michailidis, G., et al. (2021). Effects of dietary extracts of pomegranate and onion on meat oxidative stability and hepatic energy status in broiler chickens. International Journal Of Molecular Sciences, 22(16), 8490. DOI: 10.3390/ijms22168490.
- Michailidis, G., Douroudis, M., Zouboulis, C. C., & Lymperaki, E. (2020). Follistatin and activin signaling in the chicken ovary: A potential target for enhancing reproductive performance. Reproduction In Domestic Animals, 55(5), 564-572. DOI: 10.1111/rda.13689.
Last Updated on September 30, 2025