Beatriz Magariños Ferro

Beatriz Magariños Ferro is a Professor in the Department of Microbiology and Parasitology at the Faculty of Optics and Optometry, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC). She is actively engaged in research related to aquatic microbiology and pathology, affiliated with the Institute for Aquatic Research for Global Health (iARCUS) and the Strategic Group on Sustainable Management and Production of Bioresources (BioReDes). She leads the GIPA Aquaculture Pathology Research Group.

Her primary research interests lie in microbiology, with a focus on fish pathogens, bacterial taxonomy, serological characterization, and disease mechanisms in aquaculture systems. Her work contributes to understanding and managing infectious diseases in aquatic organisms, promoting sustainable aquaculture practices. These interests are reflected in her doctoral research on Pasteurella piscicida and ongoing affiliations with specialized research groups.

Dr. Magariños Ferro completed her academic training at the University of Santiago de Compostela, earning a Degree in Biology in 1990 and a PhD in Biology in 1995. Her doctoral thesis, titled "Pasteurella piscicida: taxonomic, serological and pathogenic aspects", was supervised by Dr. Alicia E. Toranzo and Dr. Jesús López Romalde.

She has contributed to research through her roles in key research entities at USC, including:

• Institute for Aquatic Research for Global Health (iARCUS)
• Strategic Group on Sustainable Management and Production of Bioresources (BioReDes)
• GIPA Aquaculture Pathology Research Group (research leader)

There is no public mention of scientific awards or honors in the provided text. While she has supervised doctoral research (including her own), no additional students are listed. No information is available regarding external grants or funding.