Assist. Prof. Dr. Rupaly Akhter is a virology researcher at Kagoshima University, Japan, with expertise in viral molecular biology, host–virus interactions, and translational control mechanisms in RNA viruses. Her research focuses on identifying common host factors involved in internal ribosomal entry site (IRES)–mediated translation, with applications to important animal and zoonotic viruses such as foot-and-mouth disease virus and classical swine fever virus. She has authored 4 peer-reviewed publications, accumulating 7 citations and an h-index of 2, reflecting the growing impact of her work in the field of virus research. Dr. Akhter actively collaborates with international researchers, as evidenced by work with over 20 co-authors, contributing to multidisciplinary and cross-border scientific efforts. Her research supports advances in viral pathogenesis understanding and informs strategies for disease control, surveillance, and global animal health.