Adriano Minichino

Self-presentation:

Adriano is a veterinarian specialized in the technology and pathology of avian species, rabbits, and game animals. He is currently affiliated with the Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production of the University of Naples Federico II, where he conducts research in the field of ecopathology and wildlife diseases in the Campania region. He works at the Wildlife Rescue Center in Naples and extends his research activities through fieldwork.

Project:

Investigating new challenges in applied ecology by studying the complex interactions between wildlife, emerging pathogens, and antibiotic resistance, aiming to understand their impacts on ecosystems, biodiversity, and public health outcomes

The aim of the study is to investigate the presence and potential interactions of emerging pathogens in wild birds. The study of bird species provides crucial insights into the mechanisms of zoonotic pathogen transmission. Synanthropic species, which live in close contact with humans, and migratory species, which travel vast distances, often carry pathogens that pose a threat to other species, including humans. Analyzing these dynamics helps identify the pathways of pathogen transmission and spread, highlighting the risk of new outbreaks. Monitoring wild birds is therefore essential to understanding the impact of emerging pathogens on ecosystems. This requires a multidisciplinary approach to address potential threats to both public and animal health.

Supervisior:

Prof. Alessandro Fioretti, University of Naples Federico II, Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production