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.

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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.