Hello everyone

I’m really pleased to inform you that Dr. Habibar Rahmanwill join ILRI as regional representative for South Asia beginning 1 April 2017. Dr Rahman is currently Deputy Director General (Animal Sciences), Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi. He has a B.V.Sc. & AH from Assam Agricultural University, M.V.Sc. from Punjab Agricultural University and PhD in Microbiology and Public Health from GB Pant University of Agriculture and Technology. He pursued his Post-Doctoral training at the Robert Koch Institute, Germany and University of Utah, Salt Lake City, USA. Dr Rahman’s career includes senior roles in the ICAR-National Institute of Veterinary Epidemiology & Disease Informatics (NIVEDI), the ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Gangtok and Shillong and he was Head of the Division, Veterinary Public Health, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Bareilly. Dr H. Rahman has over 30 years global research experience covering many aspects of veterinary science, especially the role of animal health for improved productivity. He has a substantial publication record, has supervised many students and received a number of national awards.

We look forward to welcoming Dr Rahman to ILRI. Please also join me in thanking Padma for acting in this role in the meantime.

Shirley Tarawali | Assistant Director General