Marina Salles Munerato

Dr Marina Salles Munerato

Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Anaesthesiology

School of Animal and Veterinary Science

Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology

My academic journey started at FCAV-Unesp in Jaboticabal, Brazil, where I graduated in 2005. In the same year, I promptly enrolled in the master's program in Veterinary Surgery with a specialization in Anaesthesiology at the institution that I graduate from. Continuing my academic pursuit, I successfully obtained a Ph.D. in the same program in 2012, with a focus on wildlife anaesthesia and stress of capture. This research exposed me to the intricacies of anaesthetizing South American deer species, both in captivity and in the wild.
In 2013, I embraced a post-doctorate position at FCAV-Unesp, Jaboticabal, where I continued my work in anaesthesia, with focus in mules. Additionally, I served as a co-supervisor for master's and DVM students, sharing my expertise and knowledge.
In 2014, a new challenge led me to join the Brazilian Army as a 2nd Lieutenant as an Equine Veterinarian. The year 2016 marked a significant change as my family and I immigrated to Australia. I successfully completed the ECFVG program from AVMA and passed the NAVLE, which allowed me to practice as a veterinarian in Australia. From 2019 to 2021, I worked as a GP veterinarian in Alice Springs, gaining valuable experience in remote veterinary medicine, including providing services to Aboriginal communities. In 2022, I enrolled as a Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Anaesthesiology returning to the academy and since then I am interested in developing research in simulation-based education and continuing to endeavour in the anaesthesia research field.

My academic journey started at FCAV-Unesp in Jaboticabal, Brazil, where I graduated in 2005. In the same year, I promptly enrolled in the master's program in Veterinary Surgery with a specialization in Anaesthesiology at the institution that I graduate from. Continuing my academic pursuit, I successfully obtained a Ph.D. in the same program in 2012, with a focus on wildlife anaesthesia and stress of capture. This research exposed me to the intricacies of anaesthetizing South American deer species, both in captivity and in the wild.

In 2013, I embraced a post-doctorate position at FCAV-Unesp, Jaboticabal, where I continued my work in anaesthesia, with focus in mules. Additionally, I served as a co-supervisor for master's and DVM students, sharing my expertise and knowledge.

In 2014, a new challenge led me to join the Brazilian Army as a 2nd Lieutenant as an Equine Veterinarian. The year 2016 marked a significant change as my family and I immigrated to Australia. I successfully completed the ECFVG program from AVMA and passed the NAVLE, which allowed me to practice as a veterinarian in Australia. From 2019 to 2021, I worked as a GP veterinarian in Alice Springs, gaining valuable experience in remote veterinary medicine, including providing services to Aboriginal communities. In 2022, I enrolled as a Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Anaesthesiology returning to the academy and since then I am interested in developing research in simulation-based education and continue to endeavour in the anaesthesia research field.

  • Appointments
    Date Position Institution name
    2022 - ongoing Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Anaesthesiology (full-time position) University of Adelaide
    2022 - 2022 Casual position as Veterinary Anesthesiologist and Lecturer at University of Adelaide (part-time position) University of Adelaide
    2019 - 2019 Demonstrator in Veterinary Anatomy at University of Sydney (casual position) University of Sydney
    2016 - 2017 Demonstrator in Veterinary Anatomy at the University of Sydney (casual position) University of Sydney
    2014 - 2016 Veterinarian of the Brazilian Army (full-time position) Primeiro Regimento de Cavalaria de Guardas “Dragões da Independência” (1st RCG)

  • Awards and Achievements
    Date Type Title Institution Name Country Amount
    2023 Award Anaesthesia Rotation Team - for Runner up - Best Rotation Award 2023 University of Adelaide Australia -
    2017 Nomination Nominated for the DVM excellence in teaching award by the students of DVM course of 2017 University of Sydney Australia -
    2016 Recognition Brazilian Army Compliment for work excellence during the military service. Primeiro Regimento de Cavalaria de Guardas “Dragões da Independência” (1st RCG) Brazil -
    2012 Research Award Prize of best research study on the oral presentation sections of the study “Effects of intranasal oxygen supplementation during anaesthesia with tiletamine-zolazepam/xylazine or ketamine/midazolam/xylazine in free-ranging pampas deer (Ozotoceros bezoarticus)” during the X Congress of Veterinary Surgery and Anaesthesiology (X Congresso de Cirurgia e Anestesiologia Veterinária, Colégio Brasileiro de Cirurgia e Anestesiologia Veterinária – CBCAV, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil). Colégio Brasileiro de Cirurgia e Anestesiologia Veterinária – CBCAV Brazil -
    2012 Research Award Second place prize of best research study on the oral presentation sections of the study “Hormonal and behavior response to capture and radio collar fitting in free-ranging pampas deer (Ozotoceros bezoarticus)” during the VI Brazilian Congress of Mastozoology (VI Congresso Brasileiro de Mastozoologia, Sociedade Brasileira de Mastozoologia, Corumbá, MS, Brazil). Sociedade Brasileira de Mastozoologia Brazil -

  • Language Competencies
    Language Competency
    English, Middle (1100-1500) Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review
    Italian Can read and understand spoken
    Portuguese Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review
    Spanish - Latin American Can read and understand spoken

  • Education
    Date Institution name Country Title
    2013 - 2013 Faculty of Jaguariúna / Faculdade de Jaguariúna - FAJ, Jaguariúna, Brazil. Brazil Graduate Diploma in Equine Reproduction
    2008 - 2012 Faculty of Agrarian and Veterinary Sciences, São Paulo State University (FCAV- UNESP), Jabotical, Brazil Brazil PhD in Veterinary Surgery with emphasis in Anaesthesiology
    2005 - 2007 Faculty of Agrarian and Veterinary Sciences, São Paulo State University (FCAV- UNESP), Jabotical, Brazil Brazil MSc in Veterinary Surgery with emphasis in Anaesthesiology
    2000 - 2004 Faculty of Agrarian and Veterinary Sciences, São Paulo State University (FCAV- UNESP), Jabotical, Brazil Brazil Medica Veterinária- MV

  • Postgraduate Training
    Date Title Institution Country
    2013 - 2014 Post-doctorate position in Veterinary Anaesthesiology Faculty of Agrarian and Veterinary Sciences, São Paulo State University (FCAV- UNESP), Jabotical, Brazil Brazil

  • Certifications
    Date Title Institution name Country
    2024 North American Veterinary Licensing Examination – NAVLE International Council for Veterinary Assessment North American Veterinary Licensing Examination United States
    2022 Recover ALS Rescuer Recover Initiative United States
    2019 Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates – ECFVG American Veterinary Medical Association – AVMA, Illinois, USA United States

  • Research Interests
    Veterinary Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Education Wildlife and Habitat Management

  • Journals
    Year Citation
    2020 Nagy-Reis, M., Oshima, J. E. D. F., Kanda, C. Z., Palmeira, F. B. L., de Melo, F. R., Morato, R. G., . . . Rosa, A. L. M. (2020). NEOTROPICAL CARNIVORES: a data set on carnivore distribution in the Neotropics. Ecology, 101(11), 5 pages.
    DOI Scopus39 WoS23 Europe PMC8
    2020 Rosa, C. A. D., Ribeiro, B. R., Bejarano, V., Puertas, F. H., Bocchiglieri, A., Barbosa, A. L. D. S., . . . Islas, C. A. (2020). NEOTROPICAL ALIEN MAMMALS: a data set of occurrence and abundance of alien mammals in the Neotropics. Ecology, 101(11), e03115.
    DOI Scopus30 Europe PMC4
    2017 Módolo, T. J. C., Munerato, M. S., Bueno, G. M., Pereira, G. T., & Marques, J. A. (2017). Evaluation of intranasal oxygen supplementation in mules anesthetized with the combination of ketamine, butorphanol, and guaifenesin. Arquivo Brasileiro de Medicina Veterinaria e Zootecnia, 69(1), 130-138.
    DOI Scopus2 WoS2
    2015 Munerato, M. S., Marques, J. A., Caulkett, N. A., Tomás, W. M., Zanetti, E. S., Trovati, R. G., . . . Palme, R. (2015). Hormonal and behavioural stress responses to capture and radio-collar fitting in free-ranging pampas deer (Ozotoceros bezoarticus). Animal Welfare, 24(4), 437-446.
    DOI Scopus10 WoS8
    2014 Zanetti, E. S., Munerato, M. S., Cursino, M. S., & Duarte, J. M. B. (2014). Comparing two different superovulation protocols on ovarian activity and fecal glucocorticoid levels in the brown brocket deer (Mazama gouazoubira). Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology, 12(1), 9 pages.
    DOI Scopus12 WoS9 Europe PMC6
    2013 Munerato, M. S., Duarte, J. M. B., Pereira, G. T., & Marques, J. A. (2013). Physiologic effects of three different protocols of isoflurane anesthesia in captive brown brocket deer (mazama gouazoubira). Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine, 44(4), 889-898.
    DOI Scopus6 WoS4
    2013 Trovati, R. G., & Munerato, M. S. (2013). Occurrence record of Sus scrofa Linnaeus, 1758 (Mammalia: Artiodactyla) at Estação Ecológica de Itirapina, São Paulo state, Brazil. Check List, 9(1), 136-138.
    DOI Scopus7
    2011 Silva, M. A. M., dos Batista, P. A. C. S., Pogianni, F. M., Silva, M. L., Munerato, M. S., Flores, F. N., . . . Toniollo, G. H. (2011). Single-port video-assisted ovariohysterectomy in bitches: Retrospective study of 20 cases. Ciencia Rural, 41(2), 294-300.
    DOI Scopus13 WoS12
    2010 Munerato, M. S., Duarte, J. M. B., Pereira, G. T., & Marques, J. A. (2010). Effects of physical and chemical immobilization on hematologic and biochemical variables in captive brown brocket deer (Mazama gouazoubira). Veterinary Clinical Pathology, 39(4), 454-463.
    DOI Scopus10 WoS6 Europe PMC4
    2009 Munerato, M. S., Duarte, J. M. B., & Marques, J. A. (2009). Carotid artery exteriorization in brown brocket deer (Mazama Gouazoubira) for an experimental study of anesthesia. Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine, 40(3), 474-477.
    DOI Scopus4 WoS4 Europe PMC4
    2008 Munerato, M. S., Zanetti, E. D. S., Marques, J. A., & Duarte, J. M. B. (2008). Effects of laparoscopy on the cardiorespiratory system of brown brocket deer (Mazama gouazoubira) anesthetized with ketamine/ xylazine/ midazolam combination and isoflurane. Pesquisa Veterinaria Brasileira, 28(11), 555-560.
    DOI Scopus6 WoS6

Participation in Grants and Fundings:

2024: Efficacy of cardiovascular monitoring via arterial catheterisation and LiDCO cardiac output technique during hoisting of horses anaesthetised with isoflurane - A Pilot Study. Seed Grant Project. Granted by School of Animal and Veterinary Science. Main Investigator: Marina Salles Munerato. Other investigators: Dr. Anthony Nicholson (University of Adelaide) and Dr. Paula Larenza (University of Melbourne).

2012 – 2014 Evaluation of intranasal oxygen supplementation in mules (Equus caballus X Equus asinus) anesthetized with ketamine/butorphanol/guaifenesin combination. Master project. Granted by Fapesp (2011/10840-0). Master student: Tiago José Caparica Módolo; Supervisor: José Antônio Marques; Co-supervisor: Marina Salles Munerato.

2011 – 2012 Evaluation of the effects of ketamine and/or butorphanol in combination with guaifenesin in mules (Equus caballus X Equus asinus) pre- medicated with midazolam and medetomidine and submitted to elective orquiectomy. Undergraduate (scientific initiation) project. Granted by Fapesp (2011/10840- 0). Undergraduate student: Gabriela Capriogli Oliveira; Associate Research: Gener Tadeu Pereira; Supervisor: José Antônio Marques; Co- supervisor: Marina Salles Munerato.

2009 – 2011 Effects of capture and intranasal oxygen supplementation during chemical restraint of free-ranging pampas deer (Ozotoceros bezoarticus) in South Pantanal wetland, Brazil. Doctorate research project. Granted by Fapesp (2009/09941-7 and 2009/09936-3). Doctorate student: Marina Salles Munerato; Supervisor: José Antônio Marques Co-supervisor: Nigel Antony Caulkett; Associate researchers: Rupert Palme, Walfrido Tomás, Eveline dos Santos Zanetti, Roberto Guilherme Trovati, Gener Tadeu Pereira.

2008 – 2010 Non-invasive endocrine monitoring of pregnancy in pampas deer (Ozotoceros bezoarticus) in South Pantanal wetland. Master research project. Scholarship from Fapesp. Master student: Maurício Durante Christofoletti; Supervisor: José Maurício Barbanti Duarte; Associate researchers: Marina Salles Munerato and Eveline dos Santos Zanetti.

2007-2007 Evaluation of communities associated to the galleries of Clyomys Bishop. Doctorate project. Scholarship from CNPQ. Doctorate student: Roberto Guilherme Trovati; Supervisor: Luciano Verdade; Co-supervisor: Márcio Martins; Associate researcher: Marina Salles Munerato.

2006 – 2009 Comparison between protocols for superovulation in brown brocket deer (Mazama gouazoubira). Doctorate project. Granted by Fapesp (2006/56389- 0). Doctorate student: Eveline dos Santos Zanetti; Supervisor: José Maurício Barbanti Duarte; Associate researchers: Marina Salles Munerato and Bruna Furlan Polegato.

2006 – 2008 Effects of isoflurane in brown brocket deer (Mazama gouazoubira) under different protocols of chemical restraint. Master project. Granted by Fapesp (2005/53863-0). Master student: Marina Salles Munerato; Supervisor: José Antônio Marques; Co-supervisor: José Maurício Barbanti Duarte.

2004 – 2009 Genetic, morphological, behavioral and ecological differentiation among three cytotypes of Mazama americana: A complete approach in the search for the existence of factors of reproductive isolation as a basis for characterization of new species of the genus Mazama. Master and doctorate research projects. Granted by Fapesp (2003/07904-0). Master student: Allyson Koester; Doctorate students: Alexandre V oglioti and V anessa V eltrini Abril; Supervisor: José Maurício Barbanti Duarte; Associate researchers: Marina Salles Munerato and Eveline dos Santos Zanetti.

2004 – 2006 Comparison between two protocols for estrus synchronization in brown brocket deer (Mazama gouazoubira). Master project. Scholarship from CAPES. Master student: Eveline dos Santos Zanetti; Supervisor: José Maurício Barbanti Duarte; Associate researchers: Marina Salles Munerato and Bruna Furlan Polegato.

I am presently engaged in instructing Companion Animal Practice, Equine Clinical Practice, Anaesthesia & Analgesia Rotation, and Clinical Studies B courses. My teaching pursuits are around an simulation-based education, utilising simulated clinical patient scenarios and tutorials to augment the comprehension of anaesthesia and emergency procedures among Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) and Veterinary Technician (Vet Tech) students.

  • Other Supervision Activities
    Date Role Research Topic Location Program Supervision Type Student Load Student Name
    2023 - 2023 Principal Supervisor Preparation of a survey to evaluate awareness & understanding of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR): a pilot study to evaluate survey and respondents’ opinions University of Adelaide Doctor in Veterinary Medicine - DVM 1 - CRP Project Other Part Time Angus James Gray
    2023 - 2023 Principal Supervisor Preparation of a survey to evaluate awareness & understanding of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR): a pilot study to evaluate survey and respondents’ opinions University of Adelaide Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - DVM 1 - CRP Project Other Part Time Tessa Hurley
    2022 - 2023 Principal Supervisor Evaluation of anaesthetic protocol used for rabbits in Australia University of Adelaide Veterinary Bioscience - Summer Project Other Part Time Ga-Yi Lin
    2012 - 2014 Co-Supervisor Evaluation of intranasal oxygen supplementation in mules (Equus caballus X Equus asinus) anesthetized with 10ketamine/butorphanol/guaifenesin combination. Faculty of Agrarian and Veterinary Sciences, São Paulo State University (FCAV- UNESP) Veterinary Surgery Master Full Time Tiago Jose Caparica Modolo
    2011 - 2012 Co-Supervisor Evaluation of the effects of ketamine or butorphanol in combination with guaifenesin in mules (Equus caballus X Equus asinus) pre-medicated with midazolam and medetomidine and submitted to elective orquiectomy. Faculty of Agrarian and Veterinary Sciences, São Paulo State University (FCAV- UNESP) Scientific Initiation - DVM course Other Part Time Gabriela Capriogli Oliveira
  • Position: Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Anaesthesiology
  • Phone: 0883131921
  • Email: marina.sallesmunerato@adelaide.edu.au
  • Campus: Roseworthy
  • Building: Veterinary Science, floor Ground Floor
  • Room: G130
  • Org Unit: School of Animal and Veterinary Science
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