Dr. Néstor Casillas-Vega, PhD, is a Full Professor and Principal Investigator at the Department of Clinical Pathology, Hospital Universitario “Dr. José Eleuterio González”, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL), Mexico. He holds a PhD in Science and is a member of the Mexican National System of Researchers (SNII). His research focuses on antimicrobial resistance, molecular epidemiology, clinical microbiology, sexually transmitted infections, microbiota research, and molecular diagnostics. His work is centered on the molecular characterization of infectious agents, surveillance of emerging pathogens, and the application of advanced diagnostic tools to improve patient care and public health outcomes. Dr. Casillas-Vega has authored numerous peer-reviewed scientific publications and has presented more than 100 lectures at national and international scientific meetings. He has extensive experience in translational microbiology, integrating laboratory research with clinical and epidemiological approaches to better understand the mechanisms of infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance. In addition to his research activities, he serves as reviewer and editorial board member for several international scientific journals and actively collaborates with academic and healthcare institutions on projects related to infectious diseases, antimicrobial stewardship, and clinical laboratory medicine. His current interests include pathogen surveillance, host–