The Viral Genomics and Infection Dynamics Laboratory, led by Professor Dr. Md. Golzar Hossain, focuses on understanding how viruses evolve, spread, and interact with their hosts in both humans and animals. The lab integrates viral genomics, molecular epidemiology, host–virus interaction studies, and computational biology to address major global and regional viral threats. A key objective of the lab is the development of inactivated, attenuated, and chimeric vaccines using locally circulating viral isolates—particularly for livestock and poultry—to strengthen regional preparedness against viral infections.

Our research spans a wide range of viruses—including animal viruses (LSDV, FPV, CAV, NDV, etc.), human viruses such as hepatitis B virus (HBV), dengue virus (DENV), and SARS-CoV-2, as well as zoonotic viruses like influenza viruses. Using genome sequencing, phylogenetic reconstruction, immunoinformatics, and outbreak-based investigations, the lab seeks to uncover the molecular mechanisms governing viral emergence, mutation accumulation, cross-species transmission, and disease severity in host. Our team applies genomics, phylogenetics, immunoinformatics, and outbreak investigations to understand viral emergence and to develop improved vaccine strategies for livestock and poultry.