Fernanda Carolina Camargo

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Fernanda Carolina Camargo is a leading researcher in equine pharmacology and analytical toxicology, with a focused expertise in the detection and regulation of therapeutic substances in performance horses. Her most cited work, a 2004 study published in *Drug Testing and Analysis*, introduced a robust gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) method for determining isoxsuprine in equine biological fluids. This contribution is critical for regulatory monitoring, as isoxsuprine—commonly used to treat navicular disease and other lower-limb conditions—is classified as a class 4 compound by the Association of Racing Commissioners International (ARCI), necessitating precise detection to ensure fair competition. With 9 citations, this paper underscores her impact on veterinary drug testing protocols. Camargo’s research bridges the gap between clinical equine medicine and anti-doping enforcement, providing analytical tools that safeguard both animal welfare and sport integrity. Her work is essential reading for students and researchers in veterinary pharmacology, equine sports medicine, and forensic toxicology, offering a model for developing sensitive, reliable methods to monitor regulated substances in biological matrices.