Fernando Esperón Fajardo

Fernando Esperón Fajardo is a Researcher specializing in wildlife virology and zoonotic disease transmission. His investigations focus on pathogen surveillance in vulnerable species, particularly cetaceans, bats, and Galapagos tortoises, with emphasis on antimicrobial resistance patterns in anthropized environments.

Research domains include:

• Emerging infectious diseases in wildlife
• Antibiotic resistance gene transmission
• Conservation medicine approaches

Recent publications document novel viral discoveries across multiple species and ecosystems, contributing to One Health frameworks that integrate veterinary, ecological, and public health perspectives.