LAURENTINA MARIA RILHAS PEDROSO

Dr. Laurentina Maria Rilhas Pedroso is a researcher at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of the University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro. She is affiliated with the Veterinary Medicine Research (CECAV) group, focusing on foodborne pathogens, zoonotic diseases, and antimicrobial resistance in veterinary contexts.

Research Interests

• Food Science (Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella, Campylobacter)
• Veterinary Microbiology (pathogenic bacteria in livestock)
• Zoonotic Disease Transmission
• Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance

Her recent work spans 2023-2025 with publications on bacterial pathogenesis in rabbits, pigs, and poultry, emphasizing public health implications. She collaborates extensively on multidrug-resistant pathogens and has contributed to clinical guidelines for veterinary practice.