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Organization profile
Organization profile
The Veterinary Medicine and Zootechnics Research Group "GlobalGen" is dedicated to the generation and application of scientific and technological knowledge in animal health and production, prioritizing the needs of Ecuadorian society through innovation and development. Its mission is to maintain national leadership in research, promoting sustainable and ethical animal production, while its vision includes strengthening links with productive and academic sectors, as well as the international projection of its efforts. GlobalGen focuses on new paradigms that guarantee sustainability, animal welfare and biodiversity, actively collaborating with universities, research centers and government entities to address these challenges.
Research lines:
- animal health
- Animal nutrition and feed efficiency
- Production and integrated management of livestock systems
- Animal reproduction and genetic improvement
Coordinator:
Salas Rueda Mauricio Xavier ([email protected])
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Profiles
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Custom bone implants using additive manufacturing for orthopedic reconstruction in domestic animals
Torres Jara, P. B. (PI), Moncayo Matute, F. P. (Col), Vazquez Silva, E. (Col), Galarza Alvarado, M. P. (Col), Moya Loaiza, D. P. (Col), Dutan Llivisupa, J. P. (External), Vallejo Rodríguez, J. E. (External) & Galarza Alvarado, P. (External)
10/03/26 → …
Project: Research and Development
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Presence of zoonotic diseases of bacterial etiology in humans and domestic animals in Ecuador
Salas Rueda, M. X. (Col)
5/01/26 → …
Project: Research and Development
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Mechatronic Platform for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training in Domestic Canines and Felines with Different Thoracic Conformations
Chacon Troya, D. P. (Col), Romero Sacoto, M. A. (PI), Galarza Alvarado, M. P. (Col), Cardenas Cadme, A. E. (Col), Iñiguez Bure, D. J. (Student), Espin Vargas, P. S. (Col), Perez Morquecho, R. S. (Student), Morejon Vasquez, M. V. (Student), Litano Mendez, T. A. (Student), Astudillo Chavez, J. L. (Student), Arias Idrovo, A. R. (Student), Chacon Reino, D. P. (Student) & Duy Pino, J. S. (Student)
31/03/25 → …
Project: Research and Development
Research output
- 86 Citations
- 6 h-index
- 20 Article
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Exploring Competency Development Through Simulation-Based Preclinical Training in Veterinary Education
Galarza Alvarado, M. P., Moya Loaiza, D. P., Ramonet, F., Vázquez Albornoz, J. H. & Moncayo Matute, F. P., Mar 2026, In: Veterinary Sciences. 13, 3, p. 1-21 21 p., 260.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prevalence of Sarcoptes scabiei in domestic canines from Lomas de Sargentillo, Ecuador
Reyes Cruz, E. S., Enriquez Villamaga, G. D., González-Baque, S. D., León Espinoza, G. P. & Salas Rueda, M. X., 30 Jan 2026, In: Revista Cientifica de la Facultad de Veterinaria. 36, 1, p. 1-6 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Backyard Livestock Guinea Pigs Are Reservoirs for Leptospira Shedding in Rural Households from Ecuador
Salas-Rueda, M. X., Dugllay-Montaleza, F., Paredes-Núñez, D., Chávez Toledo, K. N., Rodríguez-Pazmiño, A. S., Carvajal, E., Paredes-Espinosa, M. B., Peralta-Ortiz, P., Guama-Tipas, J., Garzon, J. P., Narvaez, A., Orlando, S. A. & Garcia-Bereguiain, M. A., 8 Sep 2025, In: Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease. 10, 9, p. 1-10 10 p., 256.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Press/Media
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Prevalencia de Sarcoptes scabiei en caninos domésticos del cantón Lomas de Sargentillo, Ecuador.
30/01/26
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Researchers from Universidad Politecnica Salesiana Report Recent Findings in Leptospirosis (Backyard Livestock Guinea Pigs Are Reservoirs for Leptospira Shedding in Rural Households from Ecuador)
6/10/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media