It is with a cornucopia of emotions that I pen this missive to bid you adieu and to offer my most heartfelt felicitations on the triumphant defence of your Ph.D. Your tenure with us at the Pathogen Genomics Laboratory has been nothing short of a magnificent odyssey, and I am positively brimming with pride at your myriad achievements.

Your dedication, your indefatigable work ethic, and your sheer passion for the arcane intricacies of pathogen genomics have been truly inspiring. From the countless hours toiling away in the laboratory to the numerous challenges surmounted with grace and aplomb, your perseverance has been nothing short of exemplary. Your scholarly contributions have illuminated the path forward in our field, and your work will undoubtedly resonate through the annals of scientific history.

Defending your Ph.D. is a resplendent accomplishment, a true testament to your unwavering commitment and intellectual fortitude. I am certain that this momentous milestone is but the prelude to a luminous and illustrious career. As you embark upon this new chapter, teeming with opportunities and adventures, I am filled with anticipation for the remarkable feats you will undoubtedly achieve.

Thank you, dearest Zena, for your invaluable contributions to our motley crew and for being such a delightful colleague. Your presence will be profoundly missed, yet I am thrilled for the adventures that lie ahead for you. I wish you every conceivable success in your future endeavours and hope you continue to ascend to the zenith of your professional aspirations.

Once again, my warmest congratulations and the very best of luck!

Yours most sincerely,

Arnab Pain  

Principal Investigator  

Pathogen Genomics Laboratory