Jorge Rojas

Jorge Rojas is a researcher affiliated with the University of Georgia's College of Veterinary Medicine, focusing on wildlife health, conservation biology, and veterinary microbiology. His work emphasizes tapir species (particularly Baird's Tapir) and integrates ecological, anatomical, and pathological perspectives.

Research Interests include tapir musculoskeletal systems, infectious disease dynamics in wildlife populations, antibiotic resistance mechanisms in E. coli, and biodiversity conservation in neotropical ecosystems. His studies often combine field surveys (e.g., UAV-based tracking) with laboratory analyses (histopathology, molecular diagnostics).

Rojas has contributed to understanding trail network dynamics in tapirs using low-cost technology and explored zoonotic risks through pathogen surveillance in free-ranging animals. His publications bridge veterinary science with ecological conservation, addressing both clinical and environmental dimensions of wildlife health.

Notable contributions include first reports of multidrug-resistant bacteria in captive tapirs and biodiversity assessments in Bhutan’s Trashigang forests. His research emphasizes practical applications for endangered species management and ecosystem health monitoring.