Ricardo Bassini-Silva | Veterinary interest | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Ricardo Bassini-Silva | veterinary interest | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Ricardo Bassini-Silva, UNESP, Jaboticabal, Brazil

🔬 Dr. Ricardo Bassini-Silva is a renowned biologist specializing in Acarology, Parasitology, and Epidemiology. With a Ph.D. from the University of São Paulo, he delves into the taxonomy and epidemiology of ectoparasites, notably chigger mites. Currently a postdoctoral fellow at UNESP/Jaboticabal, he investigates the microbiome of mites parasitizing bats, exploring pathogen presence and symbiotic communities. A prolific author with 83 journal articles and 30 book chapters, he imparts knowledge through teaching and supervising students. Dr. Bassini-Silva’s expertise bridges medical and veterinary sciences, enriching our understanding of ectoparasitic organisms. 🦠🦇

 

Publication Profile:

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Education:

Dr. Ricardo Bassini-Silva pursued a rigorous academic journey, culminating in a Ph.D. in Science from the University of São Paulo in 2021. His doctoral research focused on the taxonomy and epidemiology of chigger mites infesting Brazilian birds, probing into pathogen presence. Prior to his Ph.D., he obtained a Master of Science degree from the same institution in 2017, delving deeper into chigger mites of birds in southeastern Brazil. His educational foundation was laid with a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences from the University of São Judas Tadeu in 2014. Currently engaged in a postdoctoral fellowship at UNESP/Jaboticabal, his research investigates the taxonomy and microbiome of mites parasitizing Brazilian bats, exploring both pathogenic threats and symbiotic relationships. 🦠🦇

Research Focus:

The peer-reviewed journal publications listed encompass a diverse array of research within the field of acarology 🕷️. They primarily focus on the taxonomy, ecology, and epidemiology of mites (Acari), particularly trombiculid mites (chiggers), across various regions of Brazil. Research topics include species descriptions, distribution records, host associations, and the study of mite diversity within different habitats, ranging from forest fragments to domestic environments. These studies contribute to our understanding of mite biodiversity, their role as parasites of animals and humans, and their ecological significance within different ecosystems.

Publication Top Notes:

  1. “Noteworthy records of the ticks Ornithodoros rostratus and Amblyomma sculptum parasitizing Pteronura brasiliensis in the central-western region of Brazil, with pathogen investigation notes” published in Revista Brasileira de Parasitologia Veterinária in 2024.
  2. “A catalogue of spinturnicid species (Mesostigmata: Spinturnicidae) from Brazil: distribution, host-specificity, and new locality records” published in the International Journal of Acarology in 2024.
  3. “Two new species of chigger mites (Trombidiformes: Trombiculidae: Blankaartia and Euschoengastia) associated with rodents from the Amargosa Valley, Mojave Desert, United States, with the redescription of Euschoengastia fasolla Brennan and Beck, 1955” published in the International Journal of Acarology in 2024.
  4. “Redescription and lectotype designation of the species Eutrombicula alfreddugesi (Oudemans, 1910) (Trombidiformes: Trombiculidae)” published in the International Journal of Acarology in 2024.
  5. “A new species of Eutrombicula Ewing, 1938 (Trombidiformes: Trombiculidae) from the Galápagos Islands, with a checklist of Ecuadorian chiggers” published in Systematic Parasitology in 2023.
  6. “Molecular detection and characterization of vector-borne agents in common opossums (Didelphis marsupialis) from northeastern Brazil” published in Acta Tropica in 2023.
  7. “Bacterial pathogens’ screening in Brazilian chigger mites (Trombidiformes: Trombiculidae), with the first report of ‘Candidatus Rickettsia colombianensi’-like in avian-associated chiggers” published in Archives of Microbiology in 2023.
  8. “Eutrombicula cochinocaensis n. sp.: a chigger (Trombidiformes: trombiculidae) parasite of camelids (Cetartiodactyla: camelidae) in Argentina” published in the International Journal of Acarology in 2023.
  9. “Synonymy of Hooperella spinirostra (Vercammen-Grandjean, 1967) with Hooperella vesperuginis (Brennan and Jones, 1960): redescription based on the types, new locality and host records from Brazil” published in the International Journal of Acarology in 2023.