Francesca Pedonese, DVM, PhD, is affiliated with the Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Pisa, Italy, and the Interdepartmental Research Center “Nutraceuticals and Food for Health”. Her research interests focus on food hygiene and safety, food microbiology, and the microbiological quality of foods of animal origin. Her scientific activity includes studies on foodborne microorganisms, microbial contamination, and strategies relevant to veterinary public health and food safety. ORCID: 0000-0002-4320-4770.