In a recent Trends in Microbiology TrendsTalk, Dr. Andres Moreira Soto reflects on how scientific mobility shaped his career as a Costa Rican veterinarian and virologist working between Costa Rica and Germany. He describes key opportunities and barriers faced by researchers from Latin America, including limited access to structured mobility programs, funding constraints, and administrative hurdles.
Moreira Soto highlights practical ways to make mobility more inclusive, and emphasizes the value of institutional support for international researchers. He also discusses how mobility initiatives can strengthen collaboration and preparedness for emerging infectious disease threats across regions.