Roberto A Palomares

Dr. Palomares was born in Maracaibo, Venezuela, where he graduated as a Veterinary Physician at the University of Zulia. He moved to the USA in 2006 to pursue his PhD in biomedical sciences at Auburn University, and then became a board-certified Theriogenologist (animal reproduction specialist). He is a Professor in the department of population health and the veterinary teaching hospital, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia.
He coordinates the research program GRAVIDTM, where he has mentored several undergraduate, veterinary and PhD students. He investigates viral diseases that affect cattle production and reproduction, as well as non-infectious factors that affect cattle reproductive performance. Palomares has published multiple research articles and has been a conference speaker at several countries around the world. He has been the recipient of various awards including the “Fulbright specialist program award” by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and the Fulbright Foundation and the Clinical Research Award by the University of Georgia, College of Veterinary Medicine. He is deeply appreciative for the wonderful opportunities he has been afforded, and consistently seeks ways to serve others at the veterinary college and the wider community, continually pursuing to make a positive impact.

“I was born in Maracaibo, Venezuela, a very warm, colorful, coastal city with cultural and geographical importance for the development of the region. With no doubts, one of the most beautiful countries on the planet, not only for the natural and economic resources, but also for our lovely and diverse people. I grew up having all kind of pets and my love for animals determined that I wanted to be a veterinarian since kindergarten. I am so thankful for the wonderful opportunities I have had in my veterinary medicine career and personal life.”