I am a scientist in the Animal Health Solutions team at AgResearch, New Zealand, where I contribute to the methane vaccine program with a focus on immunological strategies for methane mitigation. My current research involves epitope mapping through peptide design, studying antigen-antibody interactions, and characterizing immunological epitopes of methanogen proteins. I am also developing advanced tools such as flow cytometry and immune-capture technologies to investigate gut microbial communities and their interactions with the host immune system. My academic background is rooted in microbiology and bacterial pathogenesis. During my PhD, I characterised secretins—large outer membrane channels in Gram-negative bacteria—demonstrating how these structures serve as vulnerable points for antibiotic intervention and how stress responses are essential for bacterial survival during toxin secretion. This work highlighted potential targets for combating antibiotic-resistant infections. In my master’s research, I studied the effect of induced mutations on the pathogenicity index of avian influenza virus (H7N3), showing how in-ovo passaging can mimic field conditions and influence antigenic variation. These findings have implications for improving vaccine design and effectiveness. Additionally, I investigated the prevalence and antibiotic resistance patterns of Salmonella spp. in clinical samples from Pakistan, underscoring the need for cautious antibiotic use to prevent further resistance development. My research interests lie at the intersection of immunology, microbiology, and vaccine development, with a strong commitment to advancing tools and knowledge that support both animal and public health.