Journal of Fisheries & Livestock Production
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Maria Jose Felix Saavedra
Associate Professor
School of Agrary and veterinary Sciences
University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro
Portugal
 

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Associate Professor with Aggregation since 2007 in the Veterinary Science Department, with a PhD in the Scientific Area of Animal Science – Microbiology (2000); Graduated in Engineering Animal Science (1988).
Currently is a researcher in the field of microbiology, phylogenetic diversity and resistance to antimicrobial agents, particularly in the field of molecular biology (PCR, genetic typing, identification by sequencing, 16S rRNA and housekeeping genes). She has also experience in identification and resistance of microorganisms to antibiotics, conduction of research studies in public health (environmental health/food safety).  Recently she is dedicated to the study of the effect of natural compounds (phytochemicals) on bacteria (human and /or animal).  She is a full member of several international and national scientific projects and Project leader in several partnerships with private companies, such as Alltech, developing studies on in vitro evaluations of the antibacterial activities. She as experience in supervising students for the final course reports (54), for the masters (20), PhD (8) and Pos-Doc supervisions (2).
 

She is fully interested in the field of microbiology, phylogenetic diversity and resistance to antimicrobial agents; molecular biology; identification and resistance of microorganisms to antibiotic; public health; antibacterial effects of natural compounds.