Dr. Zubair Khalid
Public Speaker and Teacher in College Park, Maryland, United States
Dr. Zubair Khalid
Public Speaker and Teacher in College Park, Maryland, United States
I am a virologist, veterinarian, and bioinformatician focused on advancing animal and public health through translational infectious disease research. My work integrates molecular virology, vaccine development, genomics, and computational biology to better understand viral evolution, host–pathogen interactions, and vaccine response.
I specialize in combining wet-lab virology with high-throughput bioinformatics and multi-omics approaches, including transcriptomics, whole genome sequencing (WGS), microbiome analysis, and comparative genomic analysis. My technical expertise includes reverse genetics, cloning, CRISPR-based molecular tools, vectored vaccine platforms, and next-generation sequencing technologies.
My research centers on developing practical, data-driven solutions for emerging infectious diseases by translating complex molecular and genomic findings into actionable interventions. I have worked extensively with avian and zoonotic viruses, including Infectious Bronchitis Virus (IBV), Avian Reovirus (ARV), Newcastle Disease Virus (NDV), Infectious Bursal Disease Virus (IBDV), Avian Influenza Virus (AIV), and Yellow Fever Virus.
I am particularly interested in viral pathogenesis, vaccine immunology, genomic surveillance, viral evolution, and computational approaches that improve disease detection, prevention, and control. My interdisciplinary background bridges veterinary medicine, molecular biology, genomics, and bioinformatics to support both agricultural and global health initiatives. I remain passionate about leveraging integrative science, bioinformatics, and translational research to address emerging challenges in infectious disease and global health.