Postdoctoral Researcher at United States Department of Agriculture at US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS)
📍 Des Moines Metropolitan Area, United States
Débora is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the USDA with a Ph. D. in Veterinary Microbiology from Iowa State University. She specializes in swine influenza viruses, food science, and antimicrobial resistance in food-producing animals. Colleagues describe her as professional, tenacious, and hardworking.
She is passionate about fostering global scientific collaboration and strengthening community connections, which she actively pursues as an American Society for Microbiology (ASM) Young Ambassador to Iowa. Her certification in journalism suggests a keen interest in effective science communication.
Unique fact: Débora received the Young Ambassador Project Fund to develop a partnership between the ASM and Iowa State Universitys biology program.
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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Postdoctoral Researcher at United States Department of Agriculture
Location
Des Moines Metropolitan Area, United States
Personality Overview
How Débora shows up
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Curious
They are likely to ask many questions and look heavily for supporting information. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince.
Priorities
Topics Débora cares about
Antimicrobial Resistance
Her research at Iowa State University focused on the development of antimicrobial resistance in pathogens like Campylobacter, Salmonella, and E. coli.
Veterinary Microbiology
Holds a Ph. D. in this field and her career has focused on pathogens affecting food-producing animals, including swine and dairy cattle.
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Career
Work history
4-2023
Postdoctoral Researcher at United States Department of Agriculture
US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS)
1-2018
Antimicrobial Resistant Research Scientist
Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine
8-2011 - 11-2014
Dairy Science and Technology Research Scientist
University of Wisconsin-Madison Food Science
1-2010 - 11-2010
Microbiology Research Scientist
University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine
6-2009 - 12-2009
Dairy Cattle Trainer
Golden Oaks Farm
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Education
2018 - 2022
Doctor of Philosophy in Veterinary Microbiology with Specialization in Preventive Medicine
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