Dr. Zahoor is a highly accomplished researcher with a rich academic background spanning across prestigious institutions worldwide. He obtained his DVM and M.Phil. from the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan, followed by Ph.D. from the University of Tokyo, Japan. After graduation, Dr. Zahoor was awarded a visiting research fellowship by the Japanese Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS), enabling him to investigate the intricate interactions between HIV-1 Vpr protein and host cells at RIKEN, Japan. Continuing his academic journey, Dr. Zahoor pursued postdoctoral training at Bethesda, Maryland, USA, where he made significant contributions to elucidating the roles of HTLV-1 Tax, Rex, and HBZ proteins in the oncogenic transformation of T cells. Continuing his academic pursuits at McMaster University in Canada, Dr. Zahoor further expanded his expertise, particularly in HIV-1 and innate immunity. This diverse academic background laid a strong foundation for his current role as a Scientific Associate-IV at the Toronto Center for Liver Diseases (TCLD), University Health Network, Canada where he is spearheading research initiatives in both basic and translational research related to hepatitis and SARS-CoV2 viruses. Dr. Zahoor's extensive publication record, demonstrates his expertise and substantial contributions to the field of molecular virology. His research utilizes state-of-the-art techniques