Dr. Zafar Nowshad Wani holds a Ph.D. in Medical Microbiology, which he did after completing his M.Sc. in Medical Microbiology and B.Sc. in Medical Sciences. He is a Microbiologist in STDC Srinagar. Dr. Zafar has over 15 publications in National and International journals. Aejaz Iqbal has a M.Sc. in Medical Microbiology and B.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Technology. Additionally, he holds a Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology. He is trained in First Aid, RNTCP, and AIDS/HIV. He has been teaching for over 15 years now.