João Queirós

Portugal

Post-doctoral researcher. My main research activities have been focused on: i) development and optimization of molecular DNA markers for invasive and non-invasive samples (e.g. microsatellites and SNPs); ii) optimization of protocols for species ID, individual ID and also to detect hybrids between close species/populations; iii) optimization of field (sampling) and laboratory procedures to study the diet using DNA metabarcoding through the application of next-generation technology; iv) conduct population genetic analysis to infer the levels of genetic variation, population structure, gene flow and hybridization among populations. These lines of research cover a broad range of fish and mammal species, namely river fishes, wild ungulates (e.g. wild boar, red deer and fallow deer), Lynx and other wild carnivores and other small mammals (e.g. hares and rabbits). Most of these genetic tools and molecular approaches have been transferred to society through genetic service delivery. :: CIBIO/InBIO

Spain

Veterinarian, Molecular Ecologist, Conservation Genetics: Collaborator on sampling and management of several wildlife species, namely ungulates and small game species. This involve: i) the participation in health surveillance programs, either through employing several diagnostic tests for the most common diseases and by applying control measures to mitigate infections and disease spread; ii) the assessment of genetic status of wild and farmed game species, which include the characterization of genetic diversity levels and inbreeding of populations, introgression and hybridization with exotic/domestic species. iii) support gamekeepers to conduct parentage analysis trough employing DNA molecular markers. Although most of these tasks have been conducted across several countries (Morocco, United kingdom, Jordan, Spain) the main activities are focused in the Iberian Peninsula.

Portugal

Research assistant: Optimize DNA molecular markers (microsatellites and SNPs) to characterize the genetic status of several wildlife species, namely Nubian Ibex, Barbary sheep, Urial, Blackbuck, Addax, Wild boar and Red deer. Using these nuclear and mitochondrial markers we conducted population and conservation genetic studies, and assist wildlife managers and gamekeepers to preserve the genetic background of native species. Collect tissue samples for genetic analysis from wild and farmed game species, namely ungulates and small species. Apply DNA molecular markers to quantify the hybridization levels of native game species. Write informal reports and scientific papers related with main research activities. :: FCUP-CIBIO/InBIO

Spain

Research assistant :: IREC - Project "CGT - Apoyo al desarrollo de nuevas tecnologias para el control sanitario de la fauna silvestre"

Spain

Research assistant on "TB-STEP Strategies for the eradication of bovine tuberculosis. Topic FP7KBBE; Grant 2124 :: Instituto de Investigacion en Recursos Cinegeticos