Luis Carvalho Riveron

I am a Senior Scientist in the Parasitology team at AgResearch Grasslands, Palmerston North, with a PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. My research focuses on sustainable solutions for managing livestock ectoparasites, particularly blowflies and ticks. I explore biological alternatives to chemical pesticides, research novel targets for parasite control, and study vector-borne pathogens that may threaten animal and human health, as well as New Zealand’s biosecurity.