During my years in research, I had the opportunity to contribute to the development of scientific content in the field of animal health, with a focus on parasitology, biological control, and the study of dipteran species that act as vectors of pathogens of medical and veterinary importance.

My work included the preparation of scientific articles, book chapters, and technical reports, as well as the design of presentations and other outreach materials.

Below are some of the most relevant contributions.

First Records of Coquillettidia (Coquillettidia) richiardii and Culex (Culex) perexiguus/univittatus (Diptera: Culicidae) Mosquitoes in Galicia (Northwest Spain)

This article is one of the results of the entomological surveys I carried out during my research journey. Finding these two mosquito species in northwestern Spain was a remarkable discovery, as both have the potential to transmit pathogens of medical and veterinary importance, such as the West Nile virus (WNV). The study also revealed the presence of the species Culex perexiguus/univittatus beyond its known range in southern Spain, expanding our understanding of its distribution.

Integrating Citizen Science and Field Sampling into Next-Generation Early-Warning Systems for Vector Surveillance: Twenty Years of Municipal Detections of Aedes Invasive Mosquito Species in Spain.

Determinants of the current and future distribution of the West Nile virus mosquito vector Culex pipiens in Spain.

Mosquito Alert is a pioneering initiative that combines citizen participation with advanced technological tools and the collaboration of expert entomologists, with the goal of detecting the presence of pathogen-carrying mosquitoes at an early stage. This article presents the distribution of the main mosquito species of interest across Spanish territory, an engaging publication that also demonstrates the collective efforts of expert entomologists and society.

The data collected during my thesis on the distribution of Culex pipiens mosquitoes in Galicia (northwest Spain) contributed to the analysis, prediction, and modelling of mosquito populations and the potential circulation of West Nile virus in Spain. This study was carried out in collaboration with several experts in the field.