Awards
A journey through the recognitions that intertwine science and its communication
Grants & Awards
2025 | Animal Behavior Society Film Festival
Best animal behavior documentary film
The intriguing life of a parasitic bird. Role: editing, camera, and scientific advisor.
2023 - 2026 | INTERNATIONAL
Conference Travel Grants
Support for global conferences in Italy, Australia, Canada (ABS 2024), and participation in OCA Brazil 2023.
2022 | FADU UBA
Audiovisual Documentary
Training scholarship awarded by the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Urbanism of the University of Buenos Aires.
2019 | RESEARCH
UBACyT Stimulus Grant
Awarded for academic research focused on environmental pollution and ecological impact.
Selected Publications
Scientific articles and academic contributions deepening ecology, species management, and animal behavior.
2026
Biological Invasions
Non-lethal management of Felis catus on a protected island: Outcomes of a successful ongoing socio-ecological strategy in MartÃn GarcÃa Island Reserve, Argentina. Barbe I, RodrÃguez-Planes LI, Jacoby MRJ, Szmelc A, DomÃnguez G, AsÃn N, Cueto ME, Orozco MM.DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03770-1
2025
Current Microbiology
Simultaneous production of lipopeptide and rhamnolipid biosurfactants by Pseudomonas aeruginosa: A promising blend for biosurfactant-enhanced bioremediation. Jacoby MR, Raiger LJI.DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00284-025-04526-1
2025
IBIS (Under review)
Heavy rain and higher mean temperatures negatively affect the reproduction of a South American bird: a 20-year study. Jacoby MR, Svagelj WS, Reboreda JC, et al.
Conferences (last 3 years) and various committee roles
Animal Behavior Society (ABS)
Canada, 2024 | Oral Presentation
Research on risk aversion and aggression related to nest predation in the Chalk-browed Mockingbird species.
ISBE and RAO (2024 Sessions)
Australia and Argentina, 2024
Dissertations on defense behavior and analysis of behavioral syndromes in the Chalk-browed Mockingbird
OCA (Congreso de las Américas)
Brazil, 2023 | Climate Study
Presentation of a 13-year study on climatic variations and their direct effect on avian populations.
Professional Roles
Management and Leadership Roles
Scientific committee member for American Ornithological Society (AOS) & Society of Canadian Ornithologists (SCO–SOC) 2021.
Technical volunteer leader during the North American Ornithological Conference (NAOC) 2020.
Field Projects
Technical experience in conservation initiatives, combining scientific analysis rigor with direct field action to protect fragile and diverse ecosystems.
MartÃn GarcÃa Island Project
2019-2024 | MartÃn GarcÃa Island
Management plan for the handling and control of cats on MartÃn GarcÃa Island Reserve
One Health
2023 | Iberá, Argentina
Sample collection and sanitary monitoring of rodent and bat populations within the local area.
Marsh Deer Research
2015-2017 | Delta
A Study of the Marsh Deer Species