Bahauddin zakariya university | Pakistan
Rashid Mehmood is a dedicated Pakistani researcher in Zoology with strong academic and research accomplishments, currently based in Multan, Punjab. He completed both his advanced and undergraduate degrees in Zoology from Bahauddin Zakariya University with outstanding academic performance supported by merit-based scholarships, focusing his research on genetic polymorphisms associated with human diseases. His professional experience as an assistant researcher at the Molecular and Parasitological Laboratory has enabled him to work on molecular epidemiology, host–pathogen interactions, and genetic markers linked to various health conditions. His research interests include molecular genetics, parasitology, genomics, disease susceptibility, and epidemiological investigations, contributing to scientific literature through publications on genetic diversity and pathogen detection in animals and humans. He possesses advanced laboratory skills including DNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis, phylogenetic analysis, microscopy, biochemical assays, animal handling, and professional data acquisition, along with proficiency in statistical tools such as MEGA, GenBank, BLAST, and primer designing. He has attended scientific conferences, presented research, and completed multiple international MOOCs related to genomics, immunology, cancer biology, stem cell science, and infectious diseases. His outstanding academic journey earned him prestigious honors including merit scholarships and recognition for excellence. Overall, he is a promising rising researcher contributing to molecular zoology with a strong commitment to advancing scientific understanding in genetics and disease research.