Born in Catemaco, a small town in the southeastern part of Veracruz state, Mexico, Ivan began interacting with various animal species at a young age. Raised in a cattle-farming family, he developed an interest in veterinary medicine. Through a variety of experiences in his academic and professional life, Ivan decided to continue exploring the science behind the dairy industry. Working in this field inspired him to explore bridging the gap between animal science and veterinary medicine to address real-world challenges faced by farmers and veterinarians. Through research focusing on the postpartum health of transition dairy and dual-purpose cows, he aims to explore the link between energy metabolism, immune function, and the inflammatory process. His goal is to develop management programs that prevent postpartum diseases, improve animal welfare, and optimize the productive and reproductive performance of dairy and dual-purpose cows.

Education:

Philosophy Doctor (PhD) in Animal Biosciences (2023-Current), Department of Animal Biosciences, University of Guelph. Guelph, Ontario, Canada

• Thesis: Using wearable sensors and molecular markers for health risk assessment and targeted preventive practices in transition dairy cow management. Advisor: Dr. Eduardo Ribeiro.

Master in Science (MSc) in Animal Sciences (2020-2022), School of Veterinary Medicine, Universidad Veracruzana. Veracruz, Veracruz, México.

• Thesis: Evaluation of the maturation time of water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) oocytes in an in vitro fertilization protocol. Advisor: Dr. Manuel Barrientos Morales.
• Internship: ET Department, The Ohio Heifer Center, ST Genetics. South Charleston, Ohio, US (2022). Supervisor: Dr. Victor Absalon Medina.

Veterinary Medicine (2014-2020), School of Biological and Agricultural Sciences, Universidad Veracruzana. Tuxpan, Veracruz, México.

• Thesis: Effect of peripartum immunosuppression on health, productive and reproductive performance of transition dual-purpose cows. Advisor: Dr. Miguel Angel Lammoglia Villagomez.
• Internship: Department of Large Animal Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine, Universidad de Córdoba. Beraztegui, Córdoba, Colombia (March - July 2019). Supervisor: Dr. José Alberto Cardona Álvarez.
• Visiting scholar: Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana, US (February 2019).
• Exchange semester: School of Veterinary Medicine, Universidad Nacional de la Plata, La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina (February - July 2018).
• Exchange semester: Centre of Biological and Agricultural Sciences, Universidad de Guadalajara. Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico (February - August 2017).