Amanda Simone Martins Position/Title: PhD Student email: amandasi@uoguelph.ca Phone: Office: ANNU 128 LinkedIn

I am a veterinarian from Goiânia, Brazil, currently pursuing a Ph.D. under the supervision of Dr. Eduardo Ribeiro. My doctoral research focuses on developing streamlined, data-driven methods for the continuous assessment of transition period management, aiming to support evidence-based decision-making to improve dairy cow health, welfare, and production sustainability.

I previously completed a course-based Master of Science in Animal Physiology (2024–2025), also under Dr. Ribeiro’s supervision, during which I strengthened my training in transition period biology, dairy management, and applied statistics. This graduate training reinforced my interest in translating complex biological and production data into practical tools that can be applied at the farm level.

My foundational training in Veterinary Medicine was completed at the University Center of Goiânia (Centro Universitário de Goiânia), followed by research experience at the Federal University of Goiás (Universidade Federal de Goiás) as a member of the NEPBRA research group (Núcleo de Estudos e Pesquisa em Biologia Reprodutiva Animal – Research and Study Group in Animal Reproductive Biology), under the supervision of Dr. Maria Lucia Gambarini. There, I worked with dairy cows in reproductive management and in vitro fertilization (IVF), which allowed me to develop valuable laboratory and research skills.

Looking ahead, I aim to pursue a career in the dairy industry where I can combine hands-on on-farm work with data management. I am particularly interested in implementing new technologies and data-driven tools to improve farm management, optimize transition period performance, and enhance the overall efficiency and sustainability of dairy production systems.

Education

• Ph.D. in Animal Physiology; University of Guelph, Canada (2025 – present)
• M.Sc. by coursework in Animal Physiology; University of Guelph, Canada (2024 – 2025)
• B.VSc. in Veterinary Medicine; University Center of Goiânia, Brazil (2018 – 2023)

Faculty Advisor

• Dr. Eduardo Ribeiro