Younes is helping develop point-of-care diagnostic tests for detecting two infectious enteric viruses: Hepatitis E virus and Norovirus, two significant foodborne pathogens. This will result in two intellectual properties for Qatar University, with the first application submitted for the rapid Norovirus test “NorTest.” Younes’ team is working towards its registration as a Class II medical device under the Ministry of Public Health, paving the way for market entry and commercialization. It is currently validating the HEV test with clinical samples. It has secured funding, including the National Priorities Research Program grant from the Qatar National Research Fund and the Graduate Sponsorship Research Award.