Paulina Viteri

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Paulina Viteri is a leading researcher in molecular ecology and biodiversity monitoring, with a focus on developing innovative tools for insect conservation. Her work centers on advancing non-destructive DNA metabarcoding techniques, enabling large-scale, high-throughput assessments of insect diversity without harming specimens. Her most cited paper, "FAVIS: Fast and versatile protocol for non-destructive metabarcoding of bulk insect samples" (2023, 23 citations), introduces a groundbreaking method that streamlines the analysis of bulk insect samples, addressing critical gaps in monitoring insect declines. This protocol has been widely adopted for its efficiency and ethical advantages, directly supporting urgent global efforts to track biodiversity loss. Viteri’s contributions are pivotal in making insect metabarcoding more accessible and scalable, empowering researchers to conduct comprehensive surveys with minimal ecological impact. Her work has garnered recognition for its practical applications in conservation biology, and she continues to shape the field by integrating molecular techniques with ecological research. With a growing citation impact, Viteri is a rising voice in the fight to understand and preserve insect diversity.