Maria Julia Melgar Riol

Maria Julia Melgar Riol serves as a Professor at the University of Santiago de Compostela, specializing in toxicology with active affiliation to the Toxicology-Lugo research group. Her academic role centers on veterinary education within the Bachelor in Veterinary program.

Her research spans critical areas of:

• Environmental toxicology impacts on ecosystems (Ecotoxicology)
• Chemical risk assessment in animal health (Veterinary Toxicology)
• Ethical frameworks governing veterinary practice (Bioethics)

Teaching responsibilities include advanced veterinary coursework:

• Ecotoxicology (4th year, Second Semester, Elective)
• Ethics, Bioethics and Veterinary Legislation (4th year, Second Semester, Basic Training)
• Veterinary Toxicology (4th year, First Semester, Compulsory)

She maintains ongoing academic engagement through scheduled tutoring sessions and research activities within the Toxicology-Lugo group, with confirmed teaching assignments extending to the 2026/2027 academic year.