About Ali
Prof. Ali Asy is a seasoned global health security expert with over 20 years of experience in veterinary pharmacology, biosafety, and biosecurity. He has advised international bodies like WHO, WOAH, ISC, BWC and Africa CDC. He has led numerous consultancy projects worldwide. Dr. Asy currently serves as a Professor in Egypt and collaborates as an adjunct professor in the USA. His work includes developing policy frameworks, delivering capacity-building programs, and mentoring future public health leaders. His expertise is instrumental in global biosecurity preparedness.
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Professional Summary
Prof. Asy holds a distinguished portfolio in the field of veterinary pharmacology and global biosecurity, currently serving as a Professor at the Animal Health Research Institute in Egypt. With over twenty years of academic leadership, he shapes biosafety capacities across Egypt and engages in impactful international research collaborations, such as his role as Adjunct Professor at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, USA. Prof. Asy's substantial contributions include advisement and consulting for notable global institutions such as the World Health Organization, World Organization for Animal Health and Africa CDC, where he holds critical positions in advancing biosecurity and public health frameworks throughout Africa and the MENA region. His expertise is further recognized by his work with the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research on the Biological Weapons Convention, contributing significant policy analyses and reports.
Work History
Professor of Pharmacology
Animal Health Research Institute, Agriculture Research Center – Egypt
2018 - Present
- Deliver graduate-level instruction and lead research initiatives in veterinary pharmacology and biosafety, shaping the next generation of animal health scientists at the national level. Design and execute training needs assessments for biosafety professionals, delivering blended face-to-face and online courses to build institutional capacity across Egypt.
Adjunct Professor
Department of Health Services Research and Administration, College of Public Health, University of Nebraska Medical Center – USA
2023 - Present
- Advance international biosecurity research and capacity-building initiatives in collaboration with faculty at a leading U.S. public health institution, contributing cross-disciplinary expertise in biorisk management. Contribute to graduate curriculum development and instruction in public health, integrating global biosecurity perspectives into U.S.-accredited course content.
Fellow
United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) – Biological Weapons Convention
2025 - Present
- Author expert analyses and policy reports for UNIDIR to reinforce compliance and verification mechanisms under the Biological Weapons Convention, informing global disarmament policy.
Fellow
Kofi Anna Global Health Leadership Program, Africa CDC, African Union
2024 - Present
- Selected as a Fellow within Africa CDC's flagship leadership program to advance strategic and managerial expertise in public health, contributing to the implementation of Africa's Health Security and Sovereignty Agenda and the continent's new public health order.
Vice Chair, Examination and Certification Committee (ECC)
Africa CDC, AU- Regional Training and Certification Program for Biosafety and Biosecurity
2024 - Present
- Govern examination and certification standards for biosafety professionals across 55 African Union member states, ensuring quality assurance and consistency in the continent-wide credentialing program.
Co-Chair, Emerging Biological Risks Working Group
Global Health Security Agenda – Action Package Prevent 3 (Biosafety & Biosecurity)
2024 - Present
- Direct the Emerging Biological Risks Working Group under GHSA’s Biosafety & Biosecurity Action Package, coordinating multinational partners to advance science-based policy and close gaps in global biosecurity preparedness.
International Expert
Technical Advisory Group on Responsible Use of Life Sciences, World Health Organization (WHO)
2023 - Present
- Advise WHO’s Technical Advisory Group on Responsible Use of the Life Sciences and Dual-Use Research, providing expert guidance that informs global policy on biological risk oversight. Shaped WHO’s 2025–2030 global strategy for strengthening laboratory biological risk management by reviewing and contributing critical revisions to the foundational policy document.
International Consultant & Trainer – Biosecurity Capacity Building
University of Nebraska Medical Center (funded by US Dept. of State)
2023 - 2023
- Delivered biosecurity and Know-Your-Collaborator training to private diagnostic laboratories across Egypt, directly raising institutional compliance with international dual-use research safeguards.
International Consultant – MENA Outbreak Information Framework
Gryphon Scientific, USA (funded by US Dept. of State)
2023 - 2024
- Designed a regional, multisectoral outbreak information framework for the MENA region, enabling systematic cross-border sharing of biological samples and surveillance data to accelerate outbreak response.
International Consultant – National Lab Database
University of Nebraska Medical Center (funded by US Dept. of State)
2022 - 2023
- Built Egypt’s first national electronic database for high-consequence pathogen laboratories, providing government authorities with a centralized tool to monitor and regulate biosafety compliance nationwide.
International Consultant – High-Consequence Pathogen Outbreak Response
Gryphon Scientific, USA (funded by US Dept. of State)
2022 - 2024
- Strengthened national detection and response capacities for high-consequence pathogen outbreaks across MENA, building government and laboratory readiness to counter deliberate and natural biological threats.
Co-Founder & Board Member
MENA Health Security Association (MHSA)
2023 - 2023
- Co-founded the MENA Health Security Association to institutionalize regional health security collaboration, establishing expert networks and awareness platforms across 20+ countries in the Middle East and North Africa.
Chairman, Regional Technical Validation Committee
Africa CDC, African Union
2024 - 2024
- Validated the Africa CDC Biosafety & Biosecurity Guideline on High Consequence Agents and Toxins, producing an authoritative regional standard adopted across all African Union member states.
Chairman, Regional Technical Assessor Committee
Africa CDC, African Union
2023 - 2023
- Assessed the Africa CDC Regional Center of Excellence for Biosafety and Biosecurity in North Africa, delivering an independent evaluation that benchmarked the center against continental best practices.
International Consultant – Biosafety & Biosecurity Regulatory Entity
University of Nebraska Medical Center (funded by US Dept. of State)
2019 - 2022
- Spearheaded the establishment of Egypt’s national Biosafety & Biosecurity Regulatory and Executive Entity, creating the country’s first institutional framework for governing laboratory biorisk compliance.
International Consultant – Cross-Sector Biological Threat Prevention
Gryphon Scientific, USA (funded by US Dept. of State)
2019 - 2022
- Strengthened inter-ministerial coordination between Egyptian Ministries of Health and Agriculture to prevent deliberate biological incidents, embedding One Health principles into national biosecurity planning.
Chairman – Regional Biosafety & Biosecurity North African Technical Working Group
Africa CDC, African Union
2021 - 2022
International Consultant – VIRS Initiative
Stanford University (sponsored by NTI | bio)
2021 - 2022
- Contributed to the Visibility Initiative for Responsible Science (VIRS), advancing global biorisk assessment information sharing to enhance transparency and accountability in high-consequence research.
Advisor & Subject Matter Expert
Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI | bio) – Global Biosecurity Dialogue
2021 - Present
Education Summary
With a robust educational background, this individual possesses a Doctorate and a Master's degree in Veterinary Pharmacology from Zagazig University in Egypt, further complemented by a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine from Zagazig University–Benha Branch. Leveraging this profound expertise in veterinary science, they expanded their academic credentials with a Master of Business Administration from Brooklyn Business School, USA, highlighting a diverse and comprehensive skill set for interdisciplinary excellence.
Education History
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Brooklyn Business School, USA
2022 - 2024
Doctor of Philosophy in Veterinary Pharmacology
Zagazig University, Egypt
2004 - 2007
Master of Veterinary Pharmacology
Zagazig University, Egypt
2001 - 2004
Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine
Zagazig University–Benha Branch, Egypt
1994 - 1999
Publications Summary
The body of work encompasses a significant contribution to the fields of biosecurity, biosafety, and veterinary sciences, demonstrated through a diverse array of publications including books, journal articles, and technical reports. Notably, contributions to the "Biological Weapons Convention" through multiple technical reports published by the International Science Council in 2025, highlight expertise in international biosecurity measures and conventions. The author has also been instrumental in developing frameworks to strengthen multisectoral preparedness for biological incidents, as evidenced by presentations at reputable conferences such as the ABSA Conference. Additionally, the "Veterinary Drugs' Guide" series and 26 peer-reviewed articles further underscore a robust foundation in veterinary pharmacology and biosafety merits.
Published Works
Infectious Organisms and Biological Agents and Toxins in the Egyptian Legislation
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Veterinary Drugs' Guide, 1st–3rd Editions
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Measures to strengthen international biosafety and biosecurity practices
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Strengthening international cooperation and assistance under the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC)
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Strengthening Compliance and Verification under the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC)
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Strengthening science and technology under the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC)
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Designing and Validating a Framework for Multisectoral Preparedness for Deliberate Biological Incidents
Conference Paper person Asy, A.Badra, R.Billings, E.Refaey, S.Kayali, G.Meyers, C.
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Designing and validating a One Health Research Translation Framework through literature-based case studies in Egypt
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Enhancing Biosecurity Culture in Veterinary Labs
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26 peer-reviewed journal articles in veterinary pharmacology, parasitology, and biosafety (2008–2022)
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Certifications Summary
The individual holds an extensive array of certifications, showcasing expertise in both biosafety and technology. Notably, they are certified as a TOT Certified Trainer under the AU Regulatory & Certification Framework for High-Risk Pathogens and have earned the IATA Infectious Substance Shipping Certification from ABSA International, both of which are perpetual. Their professional competence in biorisk management and biosecurity is further demonstrated through a decade-long certification (2019-2029) by the International Federation of Biosafety Associations (IFBA). In the realm of technology, they have completed the Full Stack Developer Track under the One Million Arab Coders Initiative and possess the International Computer Driving License (ICDL) issued by UNESCO Cairo Office, highlighting their versatile skill set in coding and computing.
Certifications
TOT Certified Trainer
AU Regulatory & Certification Framework for High-Risk Pathogens
IATA Infectious Substance Shipping Certification
ABSA International
IFBA Re-Certified Professional in Biorisk Management
International Federation of Biosafety Associations (IFBA)
IFBA Re-Certified Professional in Biosecurity
International Federation of Biosafety Associations (IFBA)
Full Stack Developer Track
One Million Arab Coders Initiative
International Computer Driving License (ICDL)
UNESCO Cairo Office
