María José Navarrete Talloni

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Dr. Navarrete is an associate professor of anatomical pathology and assistant dean at Long Island University (LIU). A veterinary pathologist with global experience, she earned her DVM degree in Chile, MPVM at UC Davis, and PhD in Germany through a Marie Curie Fellowship. Her research, rooted in One Health, explores antimicrobial resistance, emerging diseases, and forensic entomology. She is an enthusiastic science communicator and advocate for underrepresented communities, co-creating bilingual tools like The Colorful Faces of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Navarrete serves on the board of Alerce NGO, mentors through Pawsibilities Vet Med, and was named a Social Change Fellow by Walden University. At LIU, she fosters inclusive networks and supports future veterinary professionals.

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First Generation, Far From Home: Navigating Veterinary Medicine Without a Map

First-generation can have many meanings when it comes to higher education but many of the same barriers and struggles, and thus the same solutions, can be shared across definitions.

María José Navarrete Talloni

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

First Generation, Far From Home: Navigating Veterinary Medicine Without a Map

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