Joana Medina Maçaira

I am a master’s student in the Biodiversity and Health postgraduate program at the Oswaldo Cruz Institute.

As a veterinarian, I have a deep passion for free-ranging animals, particularly marine wildlife. During my undergraduate studies, I devoted my time to gaining practical experience in wildlife rehabilitation centers, aquariums, and similar institutions.

I was also a scientific initiation fellow at the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, where I spent two years studying the infection rate of Rotavirus A in Atlantic Forest bats.

Although my previous research focused on bats, my master’s project explores how the close interactions between seabirds and coastal human populations influence the health of these animals.

The study is already implemented and progressing well, with collaborative efforts from other scientists, and I am optimistic that our findings will provide valuable and potentially groundbreaking insights.

January 2025