Vasileios Papatsiros | Veterinary Science and Veterinary Medicine | Best Researcher Award

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Vasileios Papatsiros | Veterinary Science and Veterinary Medicine | Best Researcher Award

University of Thessaly | Greece

Dr. Vasileios Papatsiros is a distinguished Professor of Porcine Medicine at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Thessaly, Greece. He earned his degree and PhD in Veterinary Medicine from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and received additional specialized training at the University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover-Foundation TiHo, Germany, along with numerous international seminars. His research focuses on porcine medicine, herd health management, and major swine diseases, including Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus (PRRSV), Porcine Circovirus Associated Diseases (PCVAD), and Porcine Respiratory Disease Complex (PRDC). He also explores reproductive disorders in sows and boars, animal welfare, heat stress, oxidative stress, zoonoses, vaccines, feed additives, and alternatives to antibiotics. Prior to joining academia in 2011, Dr. Papatsiros gained extensive experience as a freelance swine expert veterinarian, research collaborator, and veterinary officer in the Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food. He has authored three books in Greek on porcine medicine and herd health management, contributed chapters to several international veterinary textbooks, and published over 110 peer-reviewed papers and more than 100 conference abstracts. With leadership in 27 research projects and participation in 22 others, including several EU-funded initiatives, his work significantly advances swine health and welfare. Dr. Papatsiros is a founding member of the Hellenic Society of Pharmacogenomics and Personalized Diagnosis and Therapy, serves as a national expert for the ASF surveillance program under the European Association of Porcine Health Management (EAPHM), and acts as an evaluator and reviewer for numerous EU research projects and scientific journals. Through his teaching, research, and professional engagement, he continues to make substantial contributions to the field of porcine medicine and sustainable livestock production.

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Featured Publications

Spilioti, M., Tousis, K., Papakonstantinou, G., Economou, G., Papatsiros, V. G., & Tsiboukas, K. (2025, May 18). Techno-economic analysis of innovative phytogenic-based supplements for ruminant health and productivity. Agriculture, 15(10), 1090.

Tsekouras, N., Antoniadis, S., Athanasakopoulou, Z., Christodoulopoulos, G., Billinis, C., & Papatsiros, V. G. (2025, October 19). Can improved biosecurity measures reduce the presence of the most common ESBL-producing Enterobacteriaceae? A study from Greek pig farms. Life, 15(10), 1629.

Tsekouras, N., Antoniadis, S., Athanasakopoulou, Z., Christodoulopoulos, G., Billinis, C., & Papatsiros, V. G. (2025, October 1). Can improved biosecurity measures reduce ESBL-producing Enterobacteriaceae presence? An interesting study from Greek pig farms [Preprint]. Preprints.org.

Papakonstantinou, G. I., Eliopoulos, C., Meletis, E., Kostoulas, P., Christodoulopoulos, G., & Papatsiros, V. G. (2025, August 21). Effects of a phytogenic mycotoxin detoxifier on oxidative status, health, and performance in dairy sheep. Toxins, 17(8), 425.

Christodoulopoulos, M. A. B., Lefkaditis, M., Papakonstantinou, G. I., Gougoulis, D. A., Tsekouras, N., & Papatsiros, V. G. (2025, July 16). Treating scaly leg in backyard poultry: A case study from Greece. British Poultry Science, 66(4),

Qudrat Ullah | Veterinary Science and Veterinary Medicine | Best Researcher Award

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Qudrat Ullah | Veterinary Science and Veterinary Medicine | Best Researcher Award

Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences | Pakistan

Dr. Qudrat Ullah, a Pakistani national , is an accomplished academic and researcher specializing in theriogenology, epidemiology, and zoonotic diseases with a focus on advancing both animal and public health. He is currently serving as Assistant Professor in the Department of Theriogenology at the Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (CUVAS), Bahawalpur, Pakistan, where he also holds administrative responsibilities as Officer Incharge of the department, Consultant/Expert Theriogenologist at the Directorate of Livestock Farms, and Focal Person for the Prime Minister Laptop Scheme. He previously held academic positions at The University of Agriculture, Dera Ismail Khan, Gomal University, and The University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, where he contributed as both teaching assistant and head of department. Dr. Ullah earned his PhD in Theriogenology from The University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, with his dissertation focusing on the serological and molecular investigations of coxiellosis and its association with reproductive disorders in small ruminants. During his PhD, he was awarded the prestigious HEC International Research Support Initiative Program (IRSIP) fellowship to conduct part of his research at the Institute of Bacterial Infections and Zoonoses, Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut (FLI), Germany. He also holds an MPhil in Theriogenology on brucellosis in crossbred cattle and a DVM degree. With a strong commitment to molecular epidemiology, his research emphasizes zoonoses such as Q fever and brucellosis, aiming to improve disease control strategies and reproductive health in animals. Dr. Ullah is recognized for his interdisciplinary approach, dedication to student mentorship, and contributions to veterinary education and research in Pakistan.

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Featured Publications

  • Ullah, Q., Jamil, T., Saqib, M., Iqbal, M., & Neubauer, H. (2022). Q fever—A neglected zoonosis. Microorganisms, 10(8), 1530.

  • Ullah, Q., Jamil, T., Melzer, F., Saqib, M., Hussain, M. H., Jamil, H., Iqbal, M. A., Tahir, U., Ullah, S., Qureshi, Z. I., Schwarz, S. P., & Neubauer, H. (2020). Epidemiology and associated risk factors for brucellosis in small ruminants kept at institutional livestock farms in Punjab, Pakistan. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 7, 526.

  • Ullah, Q., El-Adawy, H., Jamil, T., Jamil, H., Qureshi, Z. I., Saqib, M., Ullah, S., Shah, M. K., Khan, A. Z., Zubair, M., Khan, I., Mertens-Scholz, K., Henning, K., & Neubauer, H. (2019). Serological and molecular investigation of Coxiella burnetii in small ruminants and ticks in Punjab, Pakistan. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16(21), 4271.

  • Ullah, Q., Jamil, T., Hussain, M. H., Jamil, H., Saqib, M., Tahir, U., Neubauer, H., & Sprague, L. D. (2019). High seropositivity for enteropathogenic Yersinia spp. in sheep and goats across nine government farms in the Pakistani Punjab. Journal of Infection in Developing Countries, 13(9), 843–846.

  • Ullah, Q., Jamil, H., Lodhi, L. A., Qureshi, Z. I., Ullah, S., Jamil, T., Khan, I., Bashir, S., Qudratullah, Wazir, I., Sallam, M. A., & Zubair, M. (2019). Brucellosis is significantly associated with reproductive disorders in dairy cattle of Punjab, Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Zoology, 51(5),

  • Ullah, Q., Jamil, H., Qureshi, Z. I., Saqib, M., & Neubauer, H. (2018). Seroepidemiology of Q fever (Coxiellosis) in small ruminants kept at government livestock farms of Punjab, Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Zoology, 51(1), 135–140.

  • Naz, S., Ishaque, U., Chatha, A. M. M., Farooq, M., Ullah, Q., Naz, S., Ragni, M., & Alhidary, I. (2025). Investigating the role of FOX gene family in development and stress response in Labeo rohita: A multi-faceted analysis of phylogeny and genome characterization. PLOS ONE, 20(8)