Ferdinand V. Lali is a medical research scientist with a background in immunology and clinical biochemistry. He also has several years of experience teaching at medical schools and mentoring research students. His interests include host-pathogen interactions, tissue regeneration, and medical implants. He has contributed to peer-reviewed scientific publications and book chapters in these areas of interest. Since the recent Covid pandemic, Dr. Lali has taken a particular interest in diseases of public health concern and contributed to media commentary and popular science publications. He is a reviewer for a selection of medical journals in his areas of interest.