Dr Talal Al-Yazeedi is a PhD-trained geneticist with expertise in genomics, bioinformatics, and long-read sequencing technologies. His research focuses on genome assembly, structural variation, and infectious disease genomics, with applications in both basic research and translational science. He has published multiple peer-reviewed papers and has experience working with human, vector, and pathogen genomes, including mosquitoes, parasites, and wildlife species. Talal is particularly interested in developing cost-effective genomic approaches suitable for large-scale and diagnostic settings, and in applying genomics to disease surveillance, population genetics, and conservation.