Dr. Faheem Shahzad is a seasoned academic and researcher with over 12 years of professional experience in immunology, microbiology, and biosafety sciences. He currently holds the position of Deputy Registrar (Academics) and Senior Lecturer at the University of Health Sciences, Lahore. Dr. Shahzad earned his PhD in Immunology and Microbiology from the same institution, with his doctoral research focusing on genetic variations and immune response in Mycobacterium tuberculosis infections, particularly in the context of drug resistance. Dr. Shahzad has authored more than 43 peer-reviewed publications, contributing to both national and international journals, with a cumulative impact factor exceeding 45. His scholarly work spans a broad range of biomedical research areas, including host-pathogen interactions, molecular diagnostics, autoimmune markers, immunogenetics, and public health biosafety. He has also served as a co-researcher on several funded projects under the Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan, covering immunovirology, colorectal cancer biomarkers, and Guillain-Barré syndrome. An IFBA-certified professional in biosafety and biosecurity, Dr. Shahzad holds five international certifications and has actively promoted laboratory safety standards in low-resource settings. He has organized and facilitated more than 50 national training workshops and symposia in collaboration with international organizations, including the American Society for Microbiology and Health Security Partners. His efforts have directly contributed to the training of over 5,000 early-career scientists and healthcare professionals in Pakistan. Dr. Shahzad’s editorial experience includes serving as Editor and Editorial Board Member several journals. His editorial contributions are underpinned by a strong commitment to academic integrity, peer review quality, and the promotion of rigorous scientific discourse. His research interests encompass immunology, virology, molecular diagnostics, antimicrobial resistance, biorisk management, and laboratory technologies. Dr. Shahzad continues to contribute to the scientific community through research mentorship, academic leadership, and editorial excellence.

Dr. Samreen Sarwar is an internationally recognized microbiologist and biosafety expert with over a decade of experience in health security, antimicrobial resistance, infection prevention, and responsible research practices. She currently serves as Senior Technical Advisor at Health Security Partners (HSP), USA, where she leads high-impact global initiatives in biorisk management, institutional biosafety system development, and research integrity. Dr. Sarwar holds a PhD in Microbiology from the University of Health Sciences, Lahore, with previous distinctions as a Gold Medalist in both M.Sc. Microbiology and M.Phil. Molecular Biology. She is one of the very few professionals globally to have earned all seven certifications from the International Federation of Biosafety Associations (IFBA), covering biorisk management, biological waste management, biocontainment, biosecurity, cyberbiosecurity, risk assessment, and biosafety cabinet safety. Her publication record includes over 15 peer-reviewed articles in internationally indexed journals such as Frontiers in Public Health, American Journal of Infection Control, Journal of Biosafety and Biosecurity, and Applied Biosafety. Her research interests span biosafety system implementation, dual-use research of concern (DURC), laboratory-acquired infections, and disinfectant resistance in healthcare-associated pathogens. Dr. Sarwar is a globally engaged biosafety educator and mentor, having conducted and facilitated over 100 workshops and fellowship programs across Asia, including training for IFBA certification preparatory courses. She has contributed to the development of key technical manuals and national guidelines in Pakistan and has served as an IFBA Global Mentor, a Master Trainer for the Pakistan Biological Safety Association (PBSA), and a safety reviewer for iGEM synthetic biology competitions. She has been a speaker at leading global conferences including those of ABSA, A-PBA, and IFBA, and is a member of numerous national and international organizations such as the American Society for Microbiology, PBSA, and the International Federation of Biosafety Associations. Her work continues to strengthen biosafety cultures, institutional resilience, and global capacity in health security.

Mr. Noman Bashir is a veterinary scientist and global health security practitioner with a strong interdisciplinary background in livestock health, biosecurity, and zoonotic disease control. He holds a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from Bahauddin Zakariya University and an M.Sc. (Hons) in Livestock Management from the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, where his research utilized Precision Livestock Farming (PLF) technologies to optimize feeding behavior and production in Sahiwal cattle. Mr. Bashir is an IFBA-certified professional in Biosecurity and Biorisk Management, with additional training in Biological Waste Management. He has received international fellowships and certifications from the Health Security Partners (USA), the International Student One Health Alliance, and the International Federation of Biosafety Associations (IFBA), and has served as a Health Security Futures Fellow for a One Health project on zoonotic risk mitigation in rural Punjab. He currently leads both clinical and production-level veterinary services in Pakistan, offering consulting in animal disease management, reproductive health, and feed production strategies. His clinical expertise is complemented by experience in biosecurity auditing, outbreak investigation, and antimicrobial stewardship. He is also engaged in capacity building and has trained farmers, veterinary professionals, and rural health workers in biosafety protocols, herd health optimization, and responsible life sciences research. His scholarly contributions include co-authorship in peer-reviewed articles on tuberculosis immunogenetics and host-pathogen interactions, published in Genes & Immunity and Brazilian Journal of Microbiology. Mr. Bashir is a member of several global research and biosafety networks, including the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID), and One Health Social Sciences Working Groups. His areas of interest include One Health, infectious disease surveillance, zoonotic disease control, veterinary epidemiology, and applied biorisk management in both laboratory and field settings. He brings a field-driven perspective to the editorial board, particularly valuable for bridging academic research with practical applications in public health and animal sciences.