The Helmy Lab Team

Our lab develops antibiotic alternatives and explores host–pathogen interactions to combat antimicrobial resistance and infectious diseases. We integrate microbiology, genomics, and One Health approaches to improve both animal and human health.

Yosra A. Helmy, DVM, MVSc, PhD

Principal Investigator

Mohamed Saleh, PhD

Postdoctoral Scholar

Ahmed Habib, PhD

Postdoctoral Scholar

Bibek Lamichhane

PhD Candidate

Ajran Kabir

PhD Candidate

Nada A. Fahmy

Master's Student

Rosbelly Rios

Master's Student

Madhav Paudel

Master's Student

Maddy Warner

High School Student Intern

Alumni

Postdoctoral Scholars

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Visiting Scientists

  • Dr. Mohamed Gomaa, PhD (2022-2023)
  • Dr. Fayza Kouadri, PhD (2023)
  • Dr. Mohamed Taha, PhD (2023)
  • Dr. Mohamed Saleh, PhD (2023)
  • Dr.Maha Mahmoud, PhD (2023) 

Graduate Trainees

  • Barbara Luizi Whit, DVM (2024) 

  • Tasmia Habib, DVM (2024)

  • Rebecca Hutchinson, DVM (2024)

  • Monowarul Islam, DVM (2024) 

  • Golam Faisal, DVM (2024-2026)

Lincoln Memorial University

  • Megan Swope (2025) 

  • Alexis Adams (2024-2025)

  • Elizabeth Eisenhower (2024)

  • Samantha Norton (Co-mentor) (2024) 

  • Cheyenne Glover (2023)
  • Chase Combs (2022)

Undergraduate Students

  • Anaya Ali (2023)
  • Julia King (2023)
  • Erin Lusk (2023)
  • Rami Mousa (2023) 
  • Cayenne Lovstad (2023) 
  • Grant William Kelley (2023) 
  • Patrick Harrington (2023)
  • Lauren Weber (2022)
  • Eder Romero (2022)

  • Charlotte Valilant (2024) 

  • Cayla Cayer-McCarthy (2024) 

  • Alexandra Doucet (2024)

  • Angel Bhusal (2023-2024) 

  • Sumin Karna (2023-2024)

High School Students

  • Maddy Warner (2025)

  • Ainjini Patra (2024)

  • Jacob Lowe (2024)

  • Kianna Ginez (2023)
  • Sharon Jones (2023)
  • Saniya Harris (2023)
  • Joy Bidros (2023)

Research Fellows

  • Jessica Amezcua (2023)

  • Anaya Ali (2023-2024)

Join us!

Are you passionate about infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance, microbiology, or One Health?  We’re always looking for motivated, curious, and collaborative individuals to join our team.

We welcome:

  • Students at all stages (high school, undergraduate, master’s, and PhD)

  • Postdoctoral researchers

  • Collaborators interested in interdisciplinary, translational research

Interested in Joining?

Send the following documents to yosra.helmy@uky.edu:

  • Your Curriculum Vitae (CV)

  • A brief summary of your research interests and goals

We’re excited to work with individuals who are eager to make an impact in microbiology, infectious disease prevention, and global health.

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