Mr. Grigorios Markakis | Veterinary Medicine | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Grigorios Markakis is a dedicated and accomplished veterinarian and researcher with a strong academic foundation from the School of Veterinary Medicine at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, where he pursued veterinary studies with excellence and is currently advancing his expertise as a PhD student focusing on haemosporidian infections in birds of prey in Greece. His education encompasses extensive training in exotic animal medicine, clinical pathology, therapeutics, anesthesia, diagnostic imaging, wildlife and zoo animal management, as well as specialized courses in avian, reptile, and small mammal medicine and surgery. Professionally, he has contributed as a veterinarian at multiple wildlife rehabilitation centers, zoos, and animal hospitals, actively participating in surgical procedures, animal care, and conservation initiatives, while also providing on-call veterinary services and engaging in voluntary programs for wildlife protection. His research interests center on wildlife parasitology, infectious diseases, and rehabilitation, demonstrated through publications on haemosporidian infections, Sarcocystis, Dirofilaria, and Coxiella burnetii, as well as contributions to wildlife rescue guidelines. Skilled in clinical procedures, first aid, emergency care, and laboratory investigations, he is proficient in research methodologies, wildlife health management, and veterinary forensics. Recognized for academic excellence and professional contributions, he has received scholarships, honorary awards, and travel grants. Overall, his work exemplifies a commitment to advancing veterinary science, wildlife conservation, and animal welfare through rigorous research, hands-on practice, and active knowledge dissemination.