Izabela De Assis Rocha

Izabela De Assis Rocha is a Postdoctoral Scholar at the Gluck Equine Research Center, part of the University of Kentucky's Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment. Her research focuses on Equine Parasitology and Infectious Diseases, with broader interests in Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health. She is supervised by Major Professor Daniel Howe as part of her pursuit of a Master's degree.

Education includes a BVM from Universidade Federal de Lavras (UFLA) in Brazil, followed by a residency in Equine Medicine at Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG).

Her work is affiliated with the Gluck Equine Research Center, which specializes in equine health and diagnostics. She contributes to initiatives like the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory and Genetic Testing services.