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