Rafaela Regina Fantatto, PhD, is a researcher in Pharmaceutical and Veterinary Sciences with expertise in parasite control, bioactive compounds, and sustainable biotechnology. She holds a Bachelor’s and Licentiate degree in Biological Sciences, a Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences (Microbiology), and a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences from São Paulo State University (UNESP), Brazil, including a research period at the Complutense University of Madrid, Spain. During her academic training, she also completed international research internships at the University of Chile. Following her PhD completion in 2021, she gained professional experience in the animal feed industry and served as a contract researcher at the University of Porto, Portugal. She has authored and co-authored several peer-reviewed articles in indexed journals and has presented her work extensively at national and international scientific conferences. Her research excellence has been recognized through competitive academic programs, international mobility grants, and her selection as one of the 100 Leaders in Biotechnology in Latin America. She has also acted as Guest Editor for international journal special issues in the fields of parasitic infections and animal health.