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Tofael Ahmed Sumon was born in 1990 in Moulvibazar district of Bangladesh. He is currently enrolled in his PhD in Agricultural Sciences and Biotechnology at the Department of Agricultural, Food, Environmental and Animal Sciences (DI4A), University of Udine, Italy. His research focuses on fish pathology and immunology, particularly host–pathogen interactions in teleosts such as rainbow trout. He applies a multidisciplinary approach—ranging from immunohistochemistry, ELISA and gene expression profiling to in silico vaccine design—to investigate infectious diseases like lactococcosis infection, red mark syndrome (RMS) and trout granulomatous virus disease (TGV). Before beginning his PhD, Tofael completed an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s degree in International Master of Science in Health Management in Aquaculture (IMAQHe) from Ghent University, Belgium. He also holds a Master’s degree in Fish Health Management and a Bachelor of Science in Fisheries from the Faculty of Fisheries, Sylhet Agricultural University, Bangladesh. His academic and research background reflects a strong commitment to improving aquatic animal health and promoting sustainable aquaculture through integrated scientific strategies. As an early career researcher, Mr. Sumon has authored and co-authored several articles published in renowned international journals. Mr. Sumon also received research grants from Sylhet Agricultural University Research System and Ministry of Science and Technology, Bangladesh. His work contributes to advancing diagnostic strategies, vaccine design, and sustainable aquaculture practices in aquaculture, especially the pathological and immunological aspects of fish and shellfish.