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Rita Monarca

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Researcher in mammal ecology at CESAM, studying gut microbiota and rodenticide resistance in the Gutsy project.

Portugal
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In the Gutsy project, I study the role of gut microbiota in anticoagulant rodenticide resistance. I’m currently a Research Fellow on this pilot study.

At CESAM – Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies, University of Aveiro, I worked as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow on environmental and ecological research. I also worked as an Initial Stage Researcher at CESAM – Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies, University of Lisbon.

My research projects have included TROJAN RATS, which investigated seaports as gateways for rodent-borne pathogens, and a study of energy metabolism in fossorial pine voles. I’ve also contributed to work on the conservation of the Iberian shrew and Squirrel Hologenomics.

I’ve published 16 research papers and authored 6 book chapters. My work includes mammal population surveys, ecological assessment, data and statistical analysis, and Geographic Information Systems.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Research Fellow

University of Lisbon

Jan 2026 - Present (9 months)

Research Fellow on the Gutsy project investigating the role of gut microbiota in anticoagulant rodenticide resistance.

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Independent Researcher

Parques de Sintra-Monte da Lua

Jan 2025 - Dec 2025 (11 months)

Independent researcher on a project identifying areas of special interest for the conservation of the Iberian shrew.

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Initial Stage Researcher

CESAM - Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies

Jan 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 11 months)

Initial stage researcher at CESAM, University of Lisbon.

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Postdoctoral Research Fellow

CESAM - Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies

Jan 2019 - Dec 2021 (2 years 11 months)

Postdoctoral research fellow at CESAM, University of Aveiro.

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Technician

Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon

Jan 2014 - Dec 2015 (1 year 11 months)

Technician at the Animal Facility, Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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Vida Activa Lisboa

Python Fundamentals Course, Python Programming

2025 - 2025

Completed Python Fundamentals Course in 2025.

Universidade de Lisboa logoUL

Universidade de Lisboa

PhD, Biology (Ecology)

PhD in Biology (Ecology) from Universidade de Lisboa, completed in 2015.

Universidad Politécnica de Madrid logoUM

Universidad Politécnica de Madrid

Course, Landscape Connectivity

2014 - 2014

Completed a course on tools for analysing landscape connectivity: methods and applications.

Technical University of Lisbon logoTL

Technical University of Lisbon

Course, Laboratory Animal Science

2009 - 2009

Completed the VIII Course on Laboratory Animal Science, in collaboration with Utrecht University.

Universidade do Porto logoUP

Universidade do Porto

MSc, Applied Ecology

MSc in Applied Ecology from Universidade do Porto, completed in 2008.

BS

BIOSEB Summer School

Summer School, Ecology and Biodiversity

2008 - 2008

Attended the BIOSEB Summer School in Ecology and Biodiversity, Understanding Patterns and Processes.

Universidade de Lisboa logoUL

Universidade de Lisboa

BSc, Biology Applied to Animal Resources

BSc in Biology Applied to Animal Resources from Universidade de Lisboa, completed in 2003.

University of Aveiro logoUA

University of Aveiro

Workshop, Lipidomics

Attended the 9th workshop in Lipidomics, focusing on Lipidomics in Health & Disease and Food Lipidomics.

University of Aveiro logoUA

University of Aveiro

Workshop, Lipidomics

Attended the 10th workshop in Lipidomics, focusing on Lipidomics in Health & Disease and Food Lipidomics.

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Lisbon

Course, Ecology and Nature Conservation

2002 - 2002

Completed the XIV Actualization course on Ecology and Nature Conservation: Wetlands.

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