Maria Gabriela Wurzinger
Position
- Professor
Dr. Maria Wurzinger is at the Department of Animal Science, Iowa State University. She received her Master's in animal production and her PhD in animal breeding from BOKU-University in Austria. She has over 20 years of experience advancing smallholder livestock production across the Global South. Specializing in community-based breeding programs, she has helped transform this approach from a niche concept into an internationally recognized model, enhancing food security and livelihoods for farming families. She thrives in interdisciplinary teams and is dedicated to bridging the gap between social and natural sciences to help farmers enhance their livelihoods.