Expertise

Expertise: Physiology/Beef

Area(s) of Specialization

  • Beef cattle reproduction and biotechnology

Dr. Dias has a particular interest in studying factors that ultimately influence fertility of cows and heifers that are enrolled in estrous synchronization protocols.

Currently, Dr. Dias' research interests are to explore the role of the vaginal microbiome of cows on reproductive efficiency, as well as to develop smart-farm technologies that will facilitate farm management and decision making.

Degrees
BS, Virginia Tech, 2020
MS, Virginia Tech, 2018
DVM, São Paulo State University, Brazil, 2016