Heloisa Rutigliano

Heloisa Rutigliano is an Associate Professor and Associate Dean for Academic Programs at the College of Veterinary Medicine at Utah State University, focusing on reproductive physiology and immunology in livestock species.

• PhD in Animal Biology, University of California, Davis (2010)
• MS in Animal Biology, University of California, Davis (2006)
• DVM, Sao Paulo State University (2003)

Her research explores the mechanisms of pregnancy losses in livestock, with particular interest in placental immunology, extracellular vesicle signaling, and hormonal-cardiac interactions. Recent publications highlight studies on:

• TGF-beta1-induced cardiac fibrosis and atrial fibrillation in transgenic goats
• Immunomodulatory roles of placental extracellular vesicles
• Progesterone withdrawal effects on maternal cardiovascular health
• Raman spectroscopy for embryo metabolomic profiling

Scientific Awards:

• USDA Excellence in University Teaching (2022)
• NACTA Educator Award (2022)
• Regional Teaching Fellow (2019)
• Multiple 'Teacher of the Year' recognitions (2020-2022)

Heloisa has mentored 5 graduate students and teaches courses in veterinary physiology, immunology, and ethics. Her work bridges reproductive biology with translational cardiovascular research in animal models.