Dr. Manoj Kumar | Pathogenomics | Best Researcher Award
Pennsylvania State University | United States
Dr. Manoj Kumar is a bioinformatics researcher and postdoctoral scholar in the Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences at Pennsylvania State University, with a strong academic foundation including doctoral and master’s degrees in bioinformatics, a bachelor’s degree in science, and additional training in artificial intelligence and machine learning. His professional career has spanned several universities and research institutions in North America, where he has developed extensive expertise in high-throughput sequencing, multi-omics integration, and pathogen genomics. He has contributed to projects in bacterial, viral, and metagenomic research, supporting diagnostics, epidemiology, and translational studies, and has collaborated with clinicians and interdisciplinary teams to deliver clinically interpretable genomic reports. His research interests center on whole-genome sequencing, antimicrobial resistance, genome-wide association studies, microbial ecology, and systems biology. He possesses strong skills in computational pipeline development, large-scale data analysis, phylogenetics, and comparative genomics, with hands-on experience across multiple sequencing platforms. Recognized through fellowships, mentorship roles, and editorial appointments, he has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and conference abstracts, with his work cited widely by the global scientific community. In conclusion, Manoj Kumar exemplifies a versatile and dedicated scientist, combining advanced computational skills with biological insights to advance genomic research, strengthen diagnostic applications, and contribute meaningfully to the field of veterinary and biomedical sciences.
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Featured Publications
Gontu, A., Sekhwal, M. K., Diaz Huemme, A., Li, L., Kutsaya, S., Ling, M., Doshi, N. K., Byukusenge, M., Nissly, R. H. (2025, September). Pasteurized Milk Serves as a Passive Surveillance Tool for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Virus in Dairy Cattle. Viruses.
Tewari, D., Sekhwal, M. K., Killian, M. L., Zellers, C., Nicholson, C. W., Schroeder, B., Spackman, E., Hamberg, A. (2024, December). The Attribution of Human Seasonal Influenza H3N2 Virus Detection to the Collector, Not Avian Sources, During the 2022 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Outbreak in Pennsylvania, USA—Implications for Biosafety and Biosecurity. Zoonotic Diseases.
Chothe, S. K., Byukusenge, M., Sekhwal, M. K., Li, L., LaBella, L. C., Jakka, P., Palchak, K., Barry, R., Yon, M., Nissly, R. H., et al. (2023, June 20). Complete Genome Sequence of a Bovine Coronavirus Isolated from a Goat in Pennsylvania, USA. Microbiology Resource Announcements.