About the Presenter
MANEL LOPEZ-BEJAR, PHD
Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain
Dr. Manel Lopez-Bejar is a leading researcher and academic in the field of veterinary medicine, focusing extensively on animal welfare and fertility control. As the Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona (UAB), he brings a profound commitment to advancing animal health and welfare through innovative research and education. Dr. Lopez-Bejar’s work has significantly advanced the understanding of the physiological and endocrinological aspects of animal welfare. His research on stress endocrinology has contributed to developing better welfare practices across various animal species, particularly in understanding how stress affects reproductive health and behavior.
His expertise also extends to fertility control, where he has pioneered several techniques that enhance reproductive efficiency and management in domestic and wildlife populations. This includes significant contributions to assisted reproductive technologies, which have implications for conservation efforts and the sustainable management of animal populations.
With over 250 peer-reviewed articles, Dr. Lopez-Bejar has a prolific output that underscores his leadership in these critical areas. His role as head of the ERPAW Research Group (Endocrinology, Reproductive Physiology and Animal Welfare Research Group) and membership in the multidisciplinary research group on Human and Animal Infertility of Barcelona (GRI-BCN) further highlight his influence and commitment to multidisciplinary approaches in veterinary science. Dr. Lopez-Bejar’s work not only enriches academic knowledge but also fosters practical solutions that improve the lives of animals globally, reflecting his dedication to the One Health initiative and animal welfare.
ANTONIO VARCASIA, PHD
University of Sassari, Italy
Antonio Varcasia is professor of Parasitology and Parasitic Diseases at the University of Sassari. His research activity is focused in diagnosis, epidemiology and molecular parasitology of Cestodes Zoonosis, in parasitic diseases of domestic animals and wildlife with over 135 international scientific publications.
Research profiles:
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=8541308500
Google scholar:
https://scholar.google.it/citations?user=ceUDAXUAAAAJ&hl=it&oi=ao
