Dr. Viviana Malirat is a virologist and veterinary researcher affiliated with Universidad Abierta Interamericana, Buenos Aires, Argentina, with recognized expertise in viral immunology, vaccine evaluation, and emerging infectious diseases. Her research focuses on foot-and-mouth disease virus, serological assay development, vaccine immunogenicity, and arboviral surveillance, including Oropouche virus. She has authored 36 Scopus-indexed publications, receiving over 870 citations and achieving an h-index of 16, reflecting sustained scientific impact. Dr. Malirat collaborates extensively with international research teams, contributing to improved disease control strategies, livestock health, and public health preparedness in endemic and emerging disease settings.