Ms. Paola Nogales-Ascarrunz
About me
Paola Nogales Ascarrunz is a Bolivian biologist and National Geographic Explorer focused on carnivore conservation, especially wild cats. Through her initiative PIF Bolivia (www.pifbolivia.com), she combines conservation genomics and fieldwork to generate knowledge that drives real-world conservation actions.
Paola Nogales Ascarrunz is a Bolivian biologist dedicated to the conservation of carnivores, with a special focus on the Felidae family. She is a National Geographic Explorer and works in the field of conservation genomics, applying DNA tools to better understand and protect wild species. Paola leads a local initiative, the Programa de Investigación Félidos Bolivia (PIF Bolivia, www.pifbolivia.com), which generates scientific knowledge about wild cats to guide and promote effective conservation actions.
Degrees:
Berlin, Germany
Edinburgh, Scotland
Cambridge, England
Santa Cruz, Bolivia
Cuiaba, Brasil