Fernanda Ampuero

Assistant Professor

MV (Brazil), DVSc, Diplomate ACVP

fampuero@uoguelph.ca
Office: PAHL Rm. 4843
519-824-4120 Ext. 54386

Profile

Dr. Ampuero earned her veterinary degree from the University of São Paulo in Brazil and obtained certification from the American College of Veterinary Pathology after completing a doctorate in veterinary science at the University of Guelph. Her journey in anatomic pathology of wildlife began while still an undergraduate student, when she did research on free ranging howler monkeys, and continued during her post graduate studies with extensive training in anatomic pathology of a broad range of species and experimental research focused on infectious diseases of wild birds. Outside her work, Fernanda enjoys spending quality time with family, playing music, and building Legos.

Research Interests

Diseases and diagnostic pathology of wildlife, zoo animals, and exotic pets
Development of novel diagnostic tools for non-domestic species

Selected Publications

Ampuero, F. Leacy, A. Pham, P.H. et al. Experimental pathogenesis of aquatic bird bornavirus 1 in Pekin ducks. Sci Rep 13, 18094 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-45205-0
Ampuero, F., Leacy, A., Pham, P.H., Che, S., Tuling, J., El-Khoury, A., Nagy, E., Jardine, C., Delnatte, P., Lillie, B., Susta, L. (2023). Experimental infection of aquatic bird bornavirus 1 (ABBV-1) in Canada geese (Branta canadensis). Veterinary Microbiology, Vol. 288, 2024,109946, ISSN 0378-1135, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vetmic.2023.109946