Mohamed Seleem reappointed the Tyler J. and Frances F. Young Chair in Bacteriology
Mohamed Seleem Ph.D. '06, professor of bacteriology in the Department of Biomedical Sciences and Pathobiology at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech, has again been named the Tyler J. and Frances F. Young Chair in Bacteriology by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
The Tyler J. and Frances F. Young endowment was established in 1994 with a gift from Dr. and Mrs. Tyler J. Young. The Youngs were dedicated to the advancement of veterinary medicine and were very generous to the college. The professorship was established to recognize and reward an outstanding professor within the Department of Biomedical Sciences and Pathobiology. The first Tyler J. and Frances F. Young Chair in Bacteriology was Thomas J. Inzana, who held the position from 2003 until his retirement from the university in 2018.
Seleem has established an internationally recognized program in bacteriology, antimicrobial drug discovery, and infectious disease research that has significantly advanced the mission and reputation of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine and Virginia Tech.
As the Tyler J. and Frances F. Young Chair in Bacteriology and professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences and Pathobiology, he has demonstrated outstanding achievement in research, graduate education, mentorship, and interdisciplinary collaboration. His work addressing antimicrobial resistance and emerging infectious diseases has resulted in substantial and sustained external funding, impactful scholarly publications, translational discoveries, and collaborations that support the university’s One Health initiatives and global research impact.
In addition to his distinguished research accomplishments, Seleem has provided exceptional leadership in catalyzing collaborative scientific discovery and mentoring graduate students, postdoctoral associates, and early-career researchers. Through his service as director of the Center for One Health Research, he has strengthened interdisciplinary partnerships and expanded opportunities for innovative research across human, animal, and environmental health disciplines. His contributions reflect the highest standards of excellence associated with endowed professorships at Virginia Tech.
Seleem earned a master’s degree and a doctor of veterinary medicine degree from Assiut University in Egypt, and a Ph.D. from Virginia Tech, followed by postdoctoral work at Cornell University.
