Zohaib Anwar – CIHR fellowship
Postdoctoral fellow Dr. Muhammad Zohaib Anwar is a member of the Centre for Infectious Disease Genomics and One Health (CIDGOH) group at FHS. His research interests pertain to the application of cutting-edge genomics and bioinformatics technologies to study infectious diseases caused by bacterial and viral pathogens.
Anwar will be using the fellowship to continue his work with the Computational Analysis, Modelling and Evolutionary Outcomes (CAMEO) initiative of the Coronavirus Variants Rapid Response Network (CoVaRR-Net). CAMEO aims to use computer modeling and simulations to evaluate the genetic evolution of SARS-CoV-2 variants and how quickly they propagate in the Canadian population.
Anwar is also a co-investigator with the Pandemics and Borders Project, deploying genomic analyses to understand and evaluate the use of cross-border measures, notably travel and trade restrictions, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
During his spare time, Anwar spends time with his wife and daughter exploring new places and trying new activities. He also plays football (soccer) and follows the season zealously.
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