About
I am a wildlife veterinarian passionate about One Health, zoonotic infectious diseases, and antimicrobial resistance, particularly in lemurs, tortoises, and carnivores in Madagascar. I earned my veterinary degree from the University of Antananarivo in 2022 and have since dedicated my career to studying wildlife health and its intersection with human and environmental health.
Currently, I serve as a veterinarian and Lab Manager at Mahaliana Labs, a research and training center in Madagascar. In this role, I lead projects investigating zoonotic pathogens such as Leptospira in both wild and peridomestic animals at the human-wildlife interface. My research applies advanced molecular techniques, including DNA extraction and PCR analysis, to better understand disease transmission dynamics and inform conservation and public health strategies.
Beyond research, I am also a lecturer on animal infectious diseases and zoonoses at Madagascar’s veterinary school. This position allows me to share my expertise with aspiring veterinarians and emphasize the importance of interdisciplinary approaches in wildlife conservation and disease ecology.
My experiences in wildlife disease research and laboratory diagnostics have strengthened my commitment to pursuing a PhD focused on One Health, zoonotic pathogen transmission, and microbiome dynamics in Madagascar’s unique wildlife. I aim to contribute to global efforts in wildlife disease surveillance and antimicrobial resistance mitigation, ensuring better health outcomes for both animals and human communities.
If you would like to learn more about my work, please visit my website at https://santatra.owlstown.net/ and follow me on Twitter @SantatraRandri2.
Joined
January 2025
