Professor Abdelmalik Khalafalla is a highly accomplished microbiologist with a rich and diverse background in academia, research, and international organizations. He obtained his doctorate from the University of Khartoum in 1997. He furthered his expertise during an Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship in Tübingen, Germany, from April 2001 to January 2003.His career has seen significant milestones, including serving as the head of the Microbiology Department at the University of Khartoum, head of the Camel Development Program at the Arab Centre for the Studies on Arid Zones and Dry Lands (ACSAD) in Syria. He served as president of the International Society for Camelid Research and Development (ISOCARD) from 2012 to 2015. He is an expert at the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) and a memberof three ad hoc groups focusing on Camelid Diseases, PPR Status of Countries, and MERS-CoV.He is the Chair of the PPR Global Research and Expertise Network (PPR-GREN) Bureau of the Joint FAO and WOAH Global Eradication Program.Presently, he serves asa Biosecurity Expert at Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority in the United Arab Emirates.

Jill S. Goldman is a genetic counselor at The Taub Institute at Columbia University Medical Center where she serves in the Center of Excellence for Alzheimer’s Disease. She specializes in hereditary neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease, frontotemporal degeneration, Parkinson’s disease, and Huntington’s disease. She has worked as a genetic counselor since 2000; before that, she was a health education specialist and science teacher. Goldman serves on the steering committee of the Columbia University Center of Excellence Center in Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications of Psychiatric, Neurologic, and Behavioral Genetics, and is a member of the National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC), a member of the American Academy of Neurology, and an appointed member of the Medical Advisory Committee of the Association for Frontotemporal Dementia. Additionally, she leads two support groups—one for caregivers of people with frontotemporal dementia and the other for people living with early stage dementia. She also created and coordinates “A Friend for Rachel,” a companionship program in which people with early to moderate dementia are paired with Columbia pre-medical students. Goldman has authored many papers and book chapters including: “Genetic counseling and testing for Alzheimer’s disease: joint practice guidelines of the American College of Medical Genetics and the National Society of Genetic Counselors” and “New approaches to genetic counseling and testing for Alzheimer’s disease and frontotemporal degeneration.” Publications

Full Professor of the Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery of the Veterinary Faculty of Barcelona (Spain). Director of the Equine Reproduction Service in the same Faculty, authorized center for equine genetic material production (semen, oocytes and embryos), were he works daily in equine reproduction.He is involved in research projects on equine and, specially, on donkey reproduction in diferent countries. His main current lines of reasearch are the postinsemination endometrial reaction and the role of seminal plasma. As a result of his research he contributed in 148 published scientific articles. On the other hand, fruit of his experience, offered more than one hundred conferences, seminars or master sessions in different countries.

Dr. Anna Gajda is Head of the Laboratory of Bee Diseases at the Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, and a veterinarian specializing in honeybee health with 17 years of beekeeping experience. Her research focuses on managed and wild pollinator health, pathogen interactions, and spillover effects shaping pollinator ecosystems. As an educator, she teaches veterinary students in Polish and English and actively engages in outreach, raising awareness on pollinator health through conferences, beekeeper meetings, and advisory work for veterinarians and beekeepers across Europe. She frequently publishes in popular beekeeping journals, ensuring practitioners stay updated on bee health management. A strong advocate for women in science, she offers hands-on research opportunities in her Honeybee Diseases Lab. Internationally, she served eight years on the CoLoss Executive Committee and contributes to national and European networks. She also co-authored the Polish National Pollinator Protection Strategy and several scientific publications.

Prof. Joanna Wessely-Szponder is an Associate Professor at the Sub-Department of Pathophysiology, Department of Preclinical Veterinary Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Poland. She earned her DVM in 1993 and PhD in 2006, focusing on the role of cytokines in bovine respiratory disease. In 2018, she received her ScD for pioneering research on neutrophil antimicrobial peptides (NPP), their properties, interactions with immune cells, and potential therapeutic applications. With over 30 years of academic and research experience, her work explores antimicrobial peptides from natural sources, their role in inflammation, immune modulation, tissue repair, and regenerative medicine. She has made significant contributions to understanding leukocyte-biomaterial interactions, blood coagulation, and oxidative stress in veterinary and biomedical contexts. Prof. Wessely-Szponder has published widely in leading journals, advancing translational applications of natural blood-derived products and biomaterials in orthopedics, pathology, and regenerative therapies.

Dr. hab. Paulina Niedźwiedzka-Rystwej, professor at the University of Szczecin, leader of the research team of experimental immunology and immunobiology of infectious and cancer diseases at the Institute of Biology of the University of Szczecin, Poland, Director of the Center for Experimental Immunology and Immunobiology in Infectious Diseases and Cancer, University of Szczecin, Szczecin, Poland, Deputy Director of the Institute of Biology at the University of Szczecin. She has been associated with the University of Szczecin since the beginning of her scientific career in 2005. Author and co-author of over 200 scientific papers on veterinary immunology, virology, and immunobiology of infectious and cancerous diseases, with a total IF of over 260. She conducts research on the mechanisms of immune response in infectious and cancerous diseases, focusing on phenomena such as apoptosis, autophagy, and T-cell exhaustion. Her work includes, among others, analysis of the immune response in rabbits infected with various strains of the Lagovirus europaeus virus and research on the activation of apoptosis in infections caused by this pathogen. In addition, she evaluates the antimicrobial and anticancer properties of bee products, such as honey and propolis, studying their therapeutic potential in the context of cancer and infectious diseases. She is the founder of the IMMUNO Apiary, established in 2022 at MOBI Kulice. She is also the co-author of translations of textbooks on immunology and the president-elect of the Polish Society for Experimental and Fundamental Immunology. She has been a keynote speaker at numerous international immunology conferences, co-founder of the First International School of Immunology in Poland. Recipient of numerous grants from the National Science Centre, and the National Centre for Research and Development in the field of veterinary immunology and infectious diseases in humans. Winner of awards for scientific activity, including the West Pomeranian Nobel Prize, as well as teaching awards, e.g., Faculty Mentor, Medal of the National Education Commission. Certified mentor and tutor.

Dr. Fang-Chia Chang, Ph.D., is a distinguished academician at National Taiwan University, serving as a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Veterinary Medicine and Director of the Neurobiology and Cognitive Science Center. He holds pivotal roles as Chair of the Taiwan International Graduate Program in Interdisciplinary Neuroscience and Executive Supervisor of the Taiwan Society of Sleep Medicine. With a strong educational foundation in Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Dr. Chang earned his Ph.D. from the University of Texas Medical Branch, where he specialized in sleep research. His research focuses on neuroimmunomodulation in sleep-wake regulation and neurological diseases, aiming to develop novel therapeutic approaches. Dr. Chang's dedication to teaching and mentorship has garnered numerous awards, including multiple excellence and outstanding teaching awards from NTU. His contributions significantly advance interdisciplinary research, making him a leading figure in neuroscience and veterinary medicine in Taiwan and beyond.

Dr. Chunping Shen is a Chief Physician specializing in Dermatology and Venereology at Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University. She obtained her M.D. from Hebei Medical University and completed her postgraduate studies at Capital Medical University. With over 15 years of clinical experience, Dr. Shen focuses on pediatric dermatology, particularly the long-term management of atopic dermatitis. She has served as a visiting scholar at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, Cincinnati Children's Hospital, and the University of California, San Francisco. Her research explores skin barrier function, gene polymorphisms, and novel treatments for childhood eczema. As a leading expert, she has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, contributing significantly to the field. Dr. Shen's dedication to pediatric dermatology has led her to pioneer research on sphingolipid metabolism in atopic dermatitis. Her work continues to influence both clinical practice and scientific advancements in managing childhood skin diseases.

Prof. dr hab. Janusz Pawęska (retired) has been a part of international research expeditions and responses to highly formidable epidemics in Africa, including Ebola, Marburg, and Rift Valley fever outbreaks. During a fatal nosocomial outbreak in Johannesburg in 2008 he led the discovery of a new arenavirus, he named Lujo virus. He established and operated the South African mobile laboratory response to the Ebola epidemic in West Africa (Sierra Leone, 2014-2015) as a part of international efforts to bring this unprecedented outbreak under control. His joint expertise in veterinary science, medical science, and particularly in virology, immunology and epidemiology make significant contributions in the field of emerging and remerging zoonotic pathogens, improving our knowledge of their epidemiology, ecology, pathogenesis, control and prevention, development of diagnostics, therapeutics and vaccines and operationalization of One Health programmes and training in Africa.

Dr. Silviu-Ionuț Borș graduated from the U.S.A.M.V. Iaşi, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine with a strong foundation in veterinary science. Inspired by a desire for further knowledge and expertise, he applied to the institution's prestigious PhD program, which he successfully entered in 2007. During his doctoral studies at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Iaşi, he specialized in obstetrics and veterinary andrology, focusing on reproductive health and technologies that enhance livestock breeding. Upon completing his PhD, Dr. Borș sought to apply his research and clinical skills in a practical setting and subsequently applied for the position of Scientific Veterinarian Researcher at the Research and Development Station for Cattle Breeding in Dancu, Romania. He was accepted to this role and has made significant contributions to the institution since 2011. His responsibilities as a farm veterinarian involve not only the direct treatment and management of farm animals but also the implementation of comprehensive health protocols. Dr. Borș conducts monthly gynecological examinations and health assessments, which are crucial for monitoring and improving the reproductive performance of dairy cows. Over the years, he has actively engaged in addressing various dairy cow-specific research challenges, contributing to advancements in animal husbandry practices. Currently, as the Scientific Director of the Research and Development Station for Cattle Breeding Dancu, Iași, Romania, Dr. Borș oversees a range of research initiatives. His leadership and ongoing projects aim to enhance cattle breeding strategies and improve overall herd health, solidifying his position as a key figure in the field of veterinary medicine and agricultural research.

I am currently a tenured faculty member at the Federal University of Western Pará (UFOPA/IBEF) in the Amazônia. I serves as the coordinator of the Master’s Program in Animal Science (PPGCA) and as the head of the Small Ruminant Production Unit, with an emphasis on Animal Nutrition, at the Experimental Farm (UFOPA/IBEF). I completed a national sandwich Ph.D. program at the Federal University of Viçosa (UFV) and holds a Ph.D. in Animal Science from the Integrated Doctoral Program at the Federal Rural University of Pernambuco (UFRPE – Recife, 2017). I am earned her Master’s degree in Animal Science and Pastures from the Federal Rural University of Pernambuco (UFRPE – Garanhuns Academic Unit, now UFAPE) in 2013, and her Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from the same institution in 2011. I am a member of the Research Group on Animal Nutrition and Production in the Amazon. Her current work focuses on sustainable animal nutrition in the Amazon, with research directed toward food security in Amazonian communities, particularly in the Lower Tapajós region of Pará.

Elena Awwad, PhD in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Agriculture Science and Veterinary Medicine, Bucharest, Romania, holds a Master's degree in Medical Laboratory Science from Birzeit University, Palestine, former Director of the Epidemiology department of general directorate of Veterinary Services and Animal Health, Ministry of Agriculture, Palestine, born and study my bachelor degree in Ukraine.

Prof. Dr. Risto Uzunov is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine – Skopje, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University, North Macedonia. He serves as Head of the Laboratory for Residues and Contaminants and Deputy Head of the National Veterinary and Food Institute. He earned his PhD in 2019 with a thesis on multiresidue analysis of β-agonists using LC-MS/MS. His research focuses on food safety, analytical chemistry, residues and contaminants in food and feed, ecotoxicology, and veterinary and food legislation from both national and EU perspectives. Prof. Uzunov has extensive experience in the development, validation, and accreditation of analytical methods and toxicological analyses, particularly in wildlife pesticide poisoning under the Balkan Detox LIFE project. He has participated in over 13 national and international projects and authored more than 180 scientific papers, while also serving as a reviewer for several international journals with impact factors.

Associate Professor Dr. Mohammad Malyar Rahmani Faculty of Veterinary Science, Nangarhar University, Afghanistan College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, China Research Interests: Animal Nutrition, Poultry Nutrition, and Molecular Biology.

Dr. Manzar Abbas (Ph.D.) is an R&D Manager at the Inner Mongolia Saikexing Institute of Breeding and Reproductive Biotechnology in Domestic Animal, Hohhot, China. Previously, he served as an Assistant Professor (2020–2023) at Yibin University, China. He earned his B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture (Agri-Biotechnology) and M.Phil. in Biotechnology from the University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan, followed by a Ph.D. in Tree Genetics and Breeding by Molecular Design from Beijing Forestry University, China. Dr. Abbas is a Biotechnologist, Cell Biologist, and Microbiologist with expertise in CRISPR/Cas9, Prime Editing, RNAi, Stem Cell Culture, Protein Expression, and Bioinformatics. His research focuses on genetic engineering, mammalian cell line development, and plant-based protein expression for vaccines and hormones. He has published extensively in high-impact journals such as Frontiers in Plant Science, Scientific Reports, and Tree Physiology, contributing significantly to biotechnology and genetic engineering.

Dr Shanker Raj Barsila, PhD (ETH Zurich, Switzerland), is an Associate Professor at Agriculture and Forestry University, Nepal. He is deeply passionate about the lives of Himalayan high-altitude pastoral communities. His work focuses on yaks, sheep, and transhumant pastoral systems in alpine landscapes. Dr Barsila blends traditional knowledge with modern science to address real-world challenges. In 2015, he received the Young Science and Technology Award for his innovative research on yaks and yak-cattle hybrids.He strives to improve the resilience and livelihoods of mountain herders. His research bridges ecology, culture, and innovation for sustainable pastoral animal nutrition systems. He collaborates with national and international institutions to advance high-altitude grazing research. He mentors the next generation of scientists in Himalayan pastoral ecology and animal nutrition. Through his work, he aims to create a lasting impact on both communities and fragile mountain ecosystems.