Carlos Iglesias Pastrana
Andalusian Institute of Agricultural and Fisheries Research and Training, Universidad Estatal Península de Santa Elena, University of Córdoba, Universitat de València, University of Castilla-La Mancha
Research areas: Agricultural and Biological Sciences · Animal Science and Zoology · Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock · Animal Diversity and Health Studies · Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies
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About
Veterinarian/zootechnician with expertise in quantitative and molecular genetics, biostatistics and phenomics, dedicated to breeding innovation and conservation of native and endangered livestock populations. After early teaching and research in Animal Reproduction and Genetics, I led a Ministry of Science-funded project on cognitive phenotyping in cervids and received the Journal of Veterinary Behavior Early Career Scientist Award (2021). I completed an International PhD (UCO–UNIBA cotutelle; Cum Laude, 2023; Extraordinary Doctorate Award, 2025) focused on cutting-edge phenotyping methodologies for camelids, collaborating with institutions in Europe, the Middle East, and the USA. My scientific output includes >50 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters, invited international talks, and multiple technology-transfer activities. I am accredited as Private University Professor and Contracted Doctoral Lecturer (ANECA, 2024). Currently, I hold a competitive Juan de la Cierva postdoctoral contract at IFAPA (2025–2027) and join PRIMA and FEDER projects focused on camel- and small ruminant-breeding programs.
Employment
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Andalusian Institute of Agricultural and Fisheries Research and Training 'Juan de la Cierva' Postdoctoral Fellow2025 - Present
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Universidad Estatal Península de Santa Elena Invited Professor2024 - Present
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University of Córdoba Associate Professor - Statistics applied to agrifood sciences2024 - 2024
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University of Bari Aldo Moro Post-doctoral researcher2024 - 2024
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University of Bologna Post-doctoral researcher2023 - 2024
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University of Córdoba PhD candidate2020 - 2023
Education
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University of Córdoba Diploma of Expertise in Research2023 - 2023
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University of Córdoba Diploma of Expertise in University Teaching2022 - 2024
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University of Córdoba PhD in Natural Resources and Sustainable Management2020 - 2023
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University of Valencia Master of Science in Animal-Assisted Interventions2020 - 2022
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Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha Master of Science in Basic and Applied Investigation on Wildlife Resources2018 - 2019
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University of Córdoba Bachelor Degree in Veterinary Science2013 - 2018
Projects & Funding
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Juan de la Cierva 2023 Spanish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities2025 - Present
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Genetic and functional characterization of the 'Canarian Camel' breed Spanish Ministry of Education2020 - 2023
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Estudio de la variabilidad en el cociente intelectual en cérvidos Ministerio de Educación, Cultura y Deporte2017 - 2018
Publications (57)
- Management System, Resource Constraints, and Composite Disease Burden in Dromedary Camels in El Oued, Algeria: An Observational Study with Exploratory Dystocia Analyses Save
- Divergent Trajectories of PSA and Testosterone During Sexual Maturation in Male Dromedary Camels (Camelus dromedarius): Implications for Androgen-Independent Prostate Biomarker Dynamics Save
- Pelvimetrija kreolskih koza Santa Elene Save
- Cognitive performance and variability in dromedary camels: insights from a comparative psychometric approach Save
- The heart of the hair fiber: How the inner structure of the coat reflects adaptive variation across color, sex, age, and body region in dromedary camels (Camelus dromedarius) Save
- Optimization and validation of a linear appraisal system for zoometric traits in dromedary camels Save
- Phylogenetic Analysis of Indian Dromedary Breeds Based on the Mitochondrial D-Loop Marker Save
- The ecological landscape of camel farming: Impacts on wild animal diversity in the Canary Islands Save
- Serum Starvation Enhances the Antitumor Activity of Natural Matrices: Insights into Bioactive Molecules from Dromedary Urine Extracts Save
- Breeding of Camels in Europe: Between Continuity and Innovation Save
- A Comparison of the Physical Properties Between Merino Wool and Camel Hair Through Discriminant Analysis Save
- Body Region Sampling Areas- and Phaneroptics-Associated Hair Fiber Phenotypes in Canarian Camel Versus Merino Sheep Save
- Evidence of subpopulation diversification and traces of introgression within Canarian camel breed zoometric standard: scope and opportunities for selection Save
- Factors influencing the bioactivity of natural matrices: The case of osmolarity-dependent modulation of cell viability by different dilutions of camel urines Save
- Keynote speech Save
- Identification of novel genetic loci related to dromedary camel (Camelus dromedarius) morphometrics, biomechanics, and behavior by genome-wide association studies Save
- Behavioural-type coping strategies in leisure dromedary camels: factors determining reactive vs. proactive responses Save
- Keynote speech Save
- Determination of breeding criteria for gait proficiency in leisure riding and racing dromedary camels: a stepwise multivariate analysis of factors predicting overall biomechanical performance Save
- Camel-Assisted Services (CAS): Treatment, Education and Support Programmes Save