Zubair Khalid

B.Ed. | D.V.M. | M.S. | Ph.D.

Virology | Vaccines | Bioinformatics 

About Me

I am a passionate explorer in the realms of virology and bioinformatics, navigating the intricate landscapes of data with enthusiasm. With a solid foundation in Veterinary Medicine and hands-on experience in Conventional Virology, Microbiology, and Molecular Biology, I have complemented wet lab skillset with a certification in Bioinformatics. My goal is to uncover innovative solutions to the multifaceted challenges of one health. With years of experience in academic research and technical knowledge, I am eager to connect with like-minded adventurers and collaborators who share similar goals. 

My Experience

My work experience encompasses:

1. Research as a conventional virologist

2. Bioinformatics analyses/Computational Biology

3. Avian Medicine as a Veterinarian

 

Joshi Lab

Postdocotoral Associate

Worked on influenza virus reverse genetics, Sindbis and yellow fever virus detection, DNA and RNA based vaccines and CRISPR-mediated gene knockouts

APR 2025 – August 2025

 Dr. Ruediger Hauck’s Laboratory

Presidential Graduate Research Fellow & GRA

Working with avian reovirus pathogenicity in vivo and in vitro. 

2021 – 2024

Dr. Haroldo Toro’s Laboratory

Fulbright Scholar

 Evaluation of a efficacy of recombinant vaccine candidate against an IBV challenge

2019 – 2021

Ibrahim Poultry

Poultry Veterinarian

Served as a poultry veterinarian for a broiler production company

2018 – 2019

Education

PhD (Vet. Biomedical Sciences)

Auburn University

2021 – 2024

Graduate Certificate in Bioinformatics

Auburn University

2021 – 2023

MS (Vet. Biomedical Sciences)

Auburn University

2019 – 2021

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

University of agriculture, Faisalabad

2013 – 2018

Bachelor’s in Education

University of agriculture, Faisalabad

2015 – 2016