Faculty Spotlight: Talita Resende
Talita Resende joined The Ohio State University as an Assistant Professor and Swine Health Extension Specialist in May 2023. She is a faculty member in the Department of Animal Sciences and Center for Food Animal Health, with an appointment focused on addressing swine health challenges through extension programming and applied research projects. Before joining OSU, Talita gained significant experience working in veterinary diagnostics and she also has teaching and research experience from various institutions, including the Federal University of Juiz de Fora, where she taught veterinary pathology and diseases of poultry, and the Federal University of Minas Gerais, where she taught veterinary anatomy and where she still has research collaborations on-going. Talita holds a DVM (2012), a master’s in animal pathology (2015), and a PhD in veterinary medicine (2019).
Talita’s current extension efforts include leading "Pork Prospect," an innovative program aimed at exposing first- and second-year animal sciences students to the swine production. This initiative introduces students to career opportunities in swine health while engaging them in hands-on activities at the Swine Farm of the Western Agricultural Research Station. Her extension work focuses on building connections between academia, producers of all sizes, and industry stakeholders to promote health and sustainability in swine populations.
She enjoys a good cup of coffee, spending time with her dog, and traveling through reading books or actual trips. Talita welcomes connections with veterinarians, producers of all sizes, and industry professionals. You can reach her via email at resende.2@osu.edu, call (330) 263-3949, or visit her office at the Wooster campus.
Name: Talita Pilar Resende
Title and Department: Assistant Professor and Swine Health Extension Specialist, Department of Animal Sciences and Center for Food Animal Health
Describe your work:
I focus on addressing swine health challenges through extension programming, with initiatives such as "Pork Prospect" to expose students to the swine industry and career opportunities. My work involves building connections between academia, producers, and industry stakeholders while promoting health, biosecurity, and sustainability in swine populations.
How long have you been with OSU?
Since May 2023
Tell us about your family/pets:
I have a dog called Yuca who keeps me great company and adds joy to my daily life.
What is your hometown?
I’m originally from a city called Contagem, located in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil.
What is something you would like to learn?
In relation to my job, I’d like to learn more about innovative extension approaches to connect with diverse audiences effectively. If it's in relation to hobbies or other interests, I would like to learn more about the history of the human species.
What is your favorite restaurant or food?
I am crazy about pasta.
What is a talent or superpower you wish you had?
I wish I had the ability to teleport, making it easier to visit friends, family, and exciting places around the world.
Where is your favorite place to vacation?
I enjoy traveling through books and actual trips, especially exploring hiking destinations or places rich in history and culture.