EP 58: From Veterinary Medicine to Pathogen Genomics with Gültekin Ünal

21/07/2025 1h 21min
EP 58: From Veterinary Medicine to Pathogen Genomics with Gültekin Ünal

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of the Bioinformatics Lab podcast, Gültekin Ünal shares his unique journey from veterinary medicine to bioinformatics, highlighting the pivotal moments that shaped his career.

For more information about the PHA4GE organization discussed in this episode, please visit: https://pha4ge.org/

He discusses the importance of microbiology in understanding diseases, the impact of COVID-19 on public health practices, and the significance of the One Health approach in integrating animal and human health. Gültekin emphasizes the role of bioinformatics in pathogen surveillance and the need for collaboration within the scientific community to address global health challenges.