My name is Dr. Laura Inés Klepp and I hold a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences from the University of Buenos Aires (2009), with a specialization in molecular biology and biotechnology. I am currently a Permanent Researcher at INTA (Instituto de Biotecnología, CICVyA) and an Adjunct Researcher at CONICET. Over the past 20 years, I have focused my research on pathogenic Mycobacterium species, particularly on the functional characterization of virulence factors, host-pathogen interactions, and the identification of biomarkers and vaccine candidates to improve tuberculosis control in cattle and related species. I have authored and co-authored numerous publications in peer-reviewed international journals and presented my work at both national and international scientific conferences. My career includes participation in collaborative projects in Argentina and abroad, including bilateral cooperation programs with India and Slovenia. Alongside my research, I actively contribute to academic training through the supervision of students and teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate courses. I am a member of the Asociación Argentina de Microbiología and have been awarded fellowships and recognitions from prestigious institutions such as the American Society for Microbiology. My academic interests aim to integrate fundamental microbiology with applied research to generate solutions that strengthen both animal and public health.