GESIANE RIBEIRO LEÃO FERRAZ

Gesiane Ribeiro Leão Ferraz is a researcher affiliated with the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), Portugal. Her work focuses on equine medicine, wound healing, and musculoskeletal disorders, with a strong emphasis on clinical applications and non-invasive diagnostic tools.

• Current Principal Investigator for the WOUNDHEALFAST project (2023-2024), exploring advanced therapies for equine skin injuries.
• Active in translational research, bridging veterinary science with clinical outcomes in horses.

Research Interests

Her research spans equine wound healing, joint disorders, and metabolic transporter dynamics. Key areas include:

• Optimizing second-intention healing protocols for equine skin wounds.
• Comparing hyaluronic acid and platelet-rich plasma as adjuncts to arthroscopic surgery.
• Using infrared thermography for preemptive treatment of synovitis.
• Analyzing monocarboxylate transporter density in sport horses.

Publications & Projects

Recent articles highlight trends in equine regenerative medicine, inflammation management, and diagnostic imaging. She leads projects on wound healing and collaborates with institutions like Lusofona University.