Aikaterini Soufleri, DVM, MSc, PhD, is a veterinarian and researcher with expertise in dairy cattle production, bovine health, and animal breeding. She obtained her veterinary degree from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, in 2011, followed by an MSc in Animal Breeding and Pathology of Production Animals in 2014. In 2020, she completed her PhD on the genetic analysis of colostrum quality traits in dairy cows. Since 2013, she has worked as a practicing veterinarian, primarily with dairy cattle and veal calves, gaining extensive experience in herd health and management under commercial farming conditions. Her research interests include the genetic background of colostrum quality, passive transfer of immunity, and the effects of management and environmental factors on cattle productivity, health, and welfare. She is particularly interested in integrating genetic and phenotypic information to improve the health, welfare, and productive efficiency of dairy cattle. She has published in international peer-reviewed journals, including the Journal of Dairy Science, Animals, and Journal of Dairy Science Communications, and has participated in national and international research projects. In addition to her research activities, she has contributed to university teaching and continuing education for veterinarians and farmers, with a focus on colostrum management, calf health, and heifer rearing.