I have a MSc degree in Veterinary Medicine, a MSc in Molecular Biotechnology, and a Ph.D. in Genetics. Currently, I work as Associate Professor in Genetics at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Trakia University, Bulgaria. With over two decades of diverse research experience in institutions worldwide, I am deeply passionate about exploring the multifaceted realms of biological science and consistently integrating cutting-edge technologies into my work. Highlights of my career include pioneering research on genetic polymorphism within the PRNP gene in the sheep genome, leading to the development of a tailored breeding strategy for indigenous sheep breeds, enhancing resistance against prion disease Scrapie. I also worked on the assembly of a recombinant Adenovirus carrying African Swine Fever antigens at Texas A&M University, serving as a gene delivery vector for the rapid development of a robust immune response against wild strains of ASF. I am currently focused on the development of a Self-Amplifying mRNA vaccine targeting infections like Japanese Encephalitis Virus and African Swine Fever, enabling the production of saRNA targeting immunogenic antigens of various infectious agents. Beyond my scientific pursuits, I am deeply committed to advancing public health initiatives and promoting global accessibility to education and scientific knowledge, and I am enthusiastic about adopting the latest strategies for sustainable living on our planet.