Ms. Amani Turki Alsufyani | Food safety | Best Researcher Award

Amani Turki Alsufyani is a Saudi researcher and senior expert in antimicrobial resistance and food safety, with a strong focus on advancing One Health initiatives and public health protection. She holds a Master of Science in Microbiology and Immunology from the University of British Columbia, alongside a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and a minor in Education from Umm Al-Qura University. Her professional career has centered on antimicrobial resistance research at the Saudi Food and Drug Authority, where she contributes expertise in phenotypic and genotypic resistance testing, quality systems, and laboratory accreditation. She has extensive training in ISO standards, quality assurance, laboratory safety, and next-generation sequencing, with proficiency in Illumina and Oxford Nanopore platforms. Her research interests include antimicrobial resistance surveillance, foodborne pathogen detection, genomic epidemiology, and bioinformatics applications. She is skilled in microbial culture, DNA extraction, statistical analysis, and data interpretation using computational tools such as R, Python, and Linux. Recognized through national and institutional awards, including excellence distinctions and key contributions to ISO accreditation achievements, she has also been a scholarship recipient for academic excellence. With publications on Salmonella genomics, antimicrobial resistance, and biocide activity, she has presented internationally and mentored future researchers. In conclusion, Amani Alsufyani demonstrates leadership, technical expertise, and commitment to research innovation, education, and public health impact.