Dr. Dragomir Ivanov

Biography

Education

• VMD, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Forestry, Sofia (2003), with honors • Postgraduate specialization in Veterinary Epidemiology and Infectious Diseases

• Master’s degree in Public Health and Health Management, Medical University – Pleven (2019)

• PhD Candidate in Public Health, Medical University “Prof. Dr. Paraskev Stoyanov” – Varna. Research focus: Infection Prevention and Control within the One Health framework.

Professional Experience

• Research Associate, National Diagnostic Research Veterinary Institute (NDRVMI), Sofia • Practicing veterinarian – companion animals (2003–2006) and food-producing animals (2009– present)

• Innovator and manager in the business sector, focused on prevention and control of HAIs

• Independent consultant, auditor, and trainer in infection prevention and control through own initiative “Health Point | #thinkPrevention” and “RSR” Infection Prevention and Control.

Memberships

• Founder, Co-founder, and Chairman – “ONE HEALTH” Bulgarian Association

• Member of the Bulgarian Veterinary Union

• Member – Bulgarian Scientific Society of Epidemiology of Infectious and Non-Infectious Diseases

Current Role in the One Health Perspective

• National Coordinator and Liaison Officer – EU JAMRAI 2 (European Joint Action on Antimicrobial Resistance and Healthcare-Associated Infections), funded by the European Commission. The role supports EU Member States in developing and implementing National Action Plans on AMR and in strengthening IPC measures in both human and veterinary healthcare.

• Professional objective: To contribute expertise, care, and high professional standards, strengthened by active collaboration with internationally recognized experts. The focus is on advancing the protection of human and animals life and public health through research and the implementation of the “ONE HEALTH” concept, while bridging the gap between business and science.

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