Ana M. Figueiredo is a postdoctoral researcher at CESAM, University of Aveiro. She completed a bachelor's degree in Biology at the University of Aveiro (2016), followed by an MSc in Applied Ecology (2018) and a joint PhD programme in Biology and Ecology of Global Change with the University of Lisbon and the University of Oslo (2024). Her PhD focused on understanding the role of wildlife and domestic species in the transmission of parasites with zoonotic potential and their implications for public and animal health. Her academic background in Biology has allowed her to participate in various ecological, conservation, and human-dimension projects, providing a solid foundation for understanding ecosystem interactions in parasite transmission. Through collaborations with national and international researchers from Spain, Norway, Cyprus, and the USA, she has gained a deeper understanding of parasite epidemiology and life cycles, expanding her knowledge in this field. Ana M. Figueiredo has published over 20 papers (h index = 9) and presented more than 30 communications at national/international meetings and outreach events. She has also enrolled in national and international projects, including three LIFE+ projects and the COST Action CA21105 Blastocystis under One Health, currently co-leading WG1. In addition to her academic career, Ana has actively engaged in various activities, including the organisation of national and international conferences.