Dr. Martina Rega, DVM, PhD, is a Researcher (RTD-A) at the University of Parma, Department of Veterinary Science, Italy. She holds a PhD in Veterinary Sciences and is a Veterinarian. Her academic background also includes scientific qualification in Inspection of Foods of Animal Origin. Her research activity focuses on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in zoonotic and foodborne pathogens, investigated along the agri-food chain within a One Health perspective. She has extensive experience in epidemiological surveillance, molecular characterization, and risk assessment of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, particularly Escherichia coli, Salmonella spp., Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Enterococcus spp., isolated from livestock, wildlife, food products, and slaughterhouse environments. Dr. Rega is currently a Resident of the European College of Veterinary Public Health (ECVPH) (Food Science subspecialty) and a postgraduate student in Animal Health, Husbandry, and Animal Production at the University of Milan. She has authored 22 peer-reviewed scientific papers in international journals and has presented her work at major national and international conferences. Her research excellence has been recognized with the EFSA Poster Video Contest Award. She is actively involved in veterinary public health research networks and academic quality assurance activities.