Mr. Chair completed his bachelor’s degree of science in life sciences and biotechnology at the University of Sciences of Tunisia, Tunis. He went on to complete his master’s degree in microbiology at the same University. Mr. Chair was one of the pioneer molecular specialists who introduced innovative next-generation sequencing and microarray technologies to many markets in North Africa, where he helped set up labs and train professional personnel on the different molecular biology research and diagnostic techniques. He then went on to set up and run the first preimplantation and prenatal genetic laboratory in Nigeria; and he held a lecturer position at the Institute of Medical Sciences Africa (IMSA), Abuja, Nigeria. Mr. Chair has comprehensive applied knowledge of molecular diagnostics technologies and exceptional lab management experience.