

Tania
Suarez-Yana,
PhD
About me

I am a One Health researcher with a diverse background. I trained as a veterinarian with a strong interest in wildlife conservation. While conducting my undergraduate thesis in sea turtle health assessment, I realized how important it is to involve communities in conservation. This led me to pursue a Master's in Biotrade and Sustainable Development, with a focus on social science research. Afterwards, I decided to bring these threads together by enrolling in a PhD in Conservation Medicine, specialising in One Health. My main interests lie in public health, biodiversity conservation, infectious diseases, and antimicrobial resistance surveillance through a One Health lens, particularly in climate-resilient settings. My core skills combine statistical analysis with an epidemiological focus, scientific writing, and stakeholder engagement grounded in strong communication. Today, I work at the intersection of these fields to generate evidence that connects wildlife, ecosystems, and communities — turning research into strategies that decision-makers can actually use.

