Marcelo Weksler
Museu Nacional, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Navigating Nagoya Protocol's turbulent waters in Brazil: Perspectives from researchers on basic biodiversity science
Marcelo Weksler is Full Professor and Curator of Mammals at the Museu Nacional, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where he is also part of the university-wide working group on Nagoya related issues. His scientific work focus on the taxonomy, phylogeny and biogeography of small mammals, such as rodents, marsupials and bats. He and his students are currently engaged in projects analyzing the biodiversity of Brazilian mammalian communities, and their role in harboring zoonotic etiological agents. He collaborates with researchers across South and North America and is interested in advancing our scientific knowledge and conservation of small mammals. Weksler holds a PhD in Biology from the City University of New York (CUNY, 2005).