Research Scientist · NIH, Pakistan
I am Syed Adnan Haider, a Research Scientist in Islamabad, Pakistan. My work spans clinical and pathogen genomics, from inherited disorders and cancer to infectious-disease surveillance.
01 / Areas of experience
More than ten years of laboratory and analytical work, from clinical sequencing at Rehman Medical Institute to pathogen genomics at NIH.
RMI · October 2015–January 2021
Whole-exome and targeted-panel sequencing for inherited disorders and cancer, with variant interpretation and clinician-facing reporting.
NIH · April 2021–present
Sequencing and bioinformatics for surveillance and outbreak investigations involving emerging, re-emerging and other priority pathogens.
02 / Free practical training
Bioinformatics on a Windows PC
A growing series for wet-lab scientists and first-time learners. Small datasets, clear commands and the reasoning behind each step.
Explore the complete series ↗Seven lessons published · Series in progress03 / Selected publications
Outbreak genomics · Journal of Virological Methods
Metagenomic sequencing and whole-genome analysis of CV-A24v during the 2023 outbreak in Islamabad.
Development and family-based validation of an HBB sequencing assay using Illumina MiSeq.
A targeted inherited-disease panel and variant analysis in two Pakistani brothers with familial deafness.
RSV whole-genome analysis with outbreak and mutation context.
DENV-1 and DENV-2 genomic diversity and phylogenetic interpretation.
Variant dynamics placed in temporal and geographic context.
A recent multi-pathogen genomics contribution.
04 / Open research
01 / Maintainer & workflow developer
A reproducible workflow and interactive public view for genomic-surveillance communication.
02 / Pathogen discovery
Panel-driven metagenomics for host subtraction, candidate screening, competitive mapping and coverage review.
Public workflow · Release v0.1.1
DENV-1 and DENV-2 genome reconstruction, evolutionary comparisons and mutation analysis.
Genomic analysis of Coxsackievirus A24 variant during the 2023 Islamabad outbreak.
RSV-A and RSV-B genome reconstruction, evolutionary comparisons and mutation analysis.
05 / The person behind the work
My work has grown from investigating human genetic variation to understanding infectious pathogens and their circulation.
Read my professional story ↗M.Phil. & B.Sc. (Hons.)
Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering
University of Agriculture, Peshawar
Sequencing, bioinformatics and genomic interpretation for priority viral pathogens.
Viral genomic surveillance, outbreak response, analysis workflows and staff mentoring.
Clinical sequencing, variant review and reporting for inherited disorders and cancer.
06 / Training & scientific exchange
Specialist training, scientific exchange and hands-on teaching across Pakistan, Singapore, Malaysia and the United Kingdom.
Training & photographs ↗
07 / Professional service
Peer review, technical contributions and participation in professional working groups.
Technical Expert · 16–18 September 2026
I contributed to technical deliberations and critically reviewed the proposed guidance, sharing practical recommendations to support safer and more consistent laboratory practices across Pakistan.
Read about my contribution ↗Pathogen genomics, wastewater surveillance and infectious-disease epidemiology.
Public profile count · August 2026View profile ↗Confidential manuscript peer review for the journal.
Visit journal ↗Bioinformatics Pipelines and Visualization Working Group.
View working group ↗08 / Research notes
Working through the CV-A24v outbreak investigation in Islamabad.
Research agendaData analysis in a familial-deafness study, and the limits of interpretation.
Let’s connect
Research, scientific training and collaboration
across clinical and pathogen genomics.