Shanerie Fischart is a PhD candidate at the University of Pretoria and a contract employee at a leading animal vaccine manufacturer in South Africa. Her research focuses on the epidemiology of bacterial pathogens affecting livestock, aiming to develop novel vaccine strategies. She applies molecular biology techniques and reverse vaccinology approaches to address key challenges in veterinary vaccinology. At the vaccine manufacturer, Shanerie is actively involved in both research and development, collaborating with veterinary professionals and contributing to genomic studies and vaccine development. Shanerie holds a Master’s degree in Medical Microbiology from the University of Pretoria, completed in 2023. With a strong foundation in microbiology, she is committed to advancing livestock health through innovative vaccine research.