Eirini Chatzipanagiotidou is a veterinarian (DVM) with a Master’s degree in Molecular Biology and Genetics. She has been involved in applied research projects in academic and public-sector settings, focusing on antimicrobial resistance, zoonotic and companion animal pathogens, and vector-borne and parasitic diseases. Her research training includes molecular and microbiological techniques such as PCR/qPCR, DNA extraction, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, and basic data analysis, developed during her postgraduate studies and research work, including projects on Leishmania and other parasitic pathogens. In parallel, she works in food microbiology laboratories operating under quality and accreditation standards, with experience in routine microbiological analysis, laboratory documentation, and quality management systems for food safety. She also holds formal training in project and risk management (PM2 Advanced, PMI-RMP), supporting structured research and laboratory workflows. Her work combines laboratory practice with applied research in veterinary and life sciences. She has co-authored peer-reviewed publications and has presented her work at scientific conferences. She is also certified as a food safety trainer (EFET) and has contributed to educational activities and professional seminars in food hygiene and safety.