Iker A. Sevilla

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Dr. Iker A. Sevilla is a leading veterinary microbiologist specializing in the molecular detection and epidemiology of paratuberculosis (Johne’s disease), a chronic enteropathy of ruminants caused by *Mycobacterium avium* subsp. *paratuberculosis* (MAP). His major contribution lies in developing highly sensitive diagnostic tools to combat this economically devastating disease. His most cited work, a 2014 study on a novel multicopy-element-targeting triplex PCR for detecting MAP in feces, has garnered 52 citations. This research directly addressed the critical need for reliable, rapid detection methods to improve herd management and reduce the substantial economic losses faced by ruminant farms worldwide. By targeting multicopy elements, Dr. Sevilla’s approach significantly enhanced diagnostic sensitivity compared to conventional single-target assays. His work is foundational for both clinical diagnostics and epidemiological surveillance, helping to unravel the transmission dynamics of MAP. Through his innovative molecular strategies, Dr. Sevilla has provided the veterinary community with powerful tools to control this pervasive infection, making him a key figure in the fight against paratuberculosis.