Ana Martins-Bessa graduated from the University of Lisbon and joined the University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD) as lecturer of theriogenology. Her clinical experience is mainly based on small animal theriogenology, first opinion and referrals, and she is currently in charge of the small animal's theriogenology unit of UTAD Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Her research interests are andrology, reproductive medicine and assisted reproductive technology.