Franciele Fernanda Candido

Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences from São Paulo State University "Júlio de Mesquita Filho" (UNESP), Institute of Biosciences, Letters, and Exact Sciences (IBILCE), São José do Rio Preto campus, and Master's degree in Biodiversity from the same institution. She is affiliated with the Mammal Ecology Laboratory (LEMA) at the Faculty of Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences, Jaboticabal campus, and the Laboratory of Integrated Studies on Mammals (LEIMA) at IBILCE. Throughout her academic career, she has participated in various outreach projects and student representative organizations, acquiring experience in teamwork, problem-solving, and science popularization through scientific dissemination and environmental education. Her research interests include Mammal Ecology, Conservation Science, Human Ecology, One Health, and Public Policy. She is proficient in software such as QGIS and R, used in ecological data analysis and project management. Her goal is to continue contributing to biodiversity conservation and the promotion of effective public policies by integrating science and society to minimize conflicts between humans and wildlife. (Source: Lattes Curriculum)