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Marcio Costa is an Associate Professor in the Department of Veterinary Biomedicine at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Montreal. He holds a DVM from the University of Londrina (Brazil, 2003), a DVSc from the University of Guelph (Canada, 2010), and a PhD from the University of Guelph (Canada, 2014). His research focuses on veterinary microbiology with particular emphasis on gut microbiome studies across various animal species including horses, cows, chickens, and companion animals.
Dr. Costa is affiliated with CRIPA (Centre de recherche en infectiologie porcine et avicole), GRESABO (Groupe de recherche en santé bovine), and CERCL (Centre d'expertise et de recherche clinique en santé et bien être animal). His educational background includes
- DVM (2003) from University of Londrina (Brazil)
- DVSc (2010) from University of Guelph (Canada)
- PhD (2014) from University of Guelph (Canada)
Dr. Costa's research interests encompass Microbiology, Bacteriology, Internal Medicine for Large Animals, Farm Animals, and Companion Animals. His work investigates the complex relationships between animal hosts and their microbial communities, with particular emphasis on how these relationships influence health, disease, and productivity. His research spans multiple species and addresses critical questions about microbiome manipulation for improving animal health outcomes.
Analysis of Dr. Costa's recent publications reveals a strong focus on intestinal microbiota across various animal species, with particular attention to dysbiosis, fecal microbiota transplantation techniques, and the impact of nutritional interventions on microbial communities. His work spans equine medicine, bovine reproduction, poultry production, and companion animal health, demonstrating the breadth of his research impact in veterinary medicine.
Dr. Costa has secured funding from multiple sources including NSERC, MAPAQ, Mitacs, and various industry partners for projects such as developing new diagnostic tools and therapies through microbiota manipulation to enhance animal productivity and disease resistance.
He has supervised at least one Master's student to completion in 2024 and continues to mentor students in the field of veterinary microbiology and microbiome research. His current projects include research on ulcerations in milk calves' abomasum, bacterial markers for predicting endometritis in dairy cows, and advanced microbiota manipulation techniques.
Dr. Costa is actively involved with multiple research centers and collaborates extensively with researchers across Canada and internationally, contributing significantly to the advancement of veterinary microbiome science.
