Education:

• 2024 – Certified STEM Mentor, British Council.
• 2023 – Leadership Certification, IDSA Leadership Institute, USA.
• 2013 – HIV Research Training, NIH Fogarty International Center, Mexico.
• 2007 – Specialty in Infectious Diseases, INCMNSZ.
• 2005 – Specialty in Internal Medicine, ABC Medical Center (American British Cowdray), Mexico City.
• 2000 – Medical Degree, Universidad La Salle.

Academic appointments:

• Senior Researcher D, Immuno-Infectology Clinic, Department of Infectious Diseases, INCMNSZ.
• Member of the Governing Council of the IAS as representative for Latin America and the Caribbean.
• Member of the Expert Panel for the IAS-USA HIV treatment and prevention guidelines.
• Member of the Executive Committee, NEAT-ID research collaboration.
• Associate Professor, Advanced Specialty Course in HIV/AIDS, UNAM.
• Head Professor, Advanced Specialty Course in HIV/AIDS, UNAM.
• Member of the National System of Researchers (SNI), Level II.

Research interests:

• Conduct of phase II–IV clinical trials of new antiretroviral treatment molecules or strategies.
• Management of advanced HIV disease and opportunistic infections.
• HIV studies in Latin America and the Caribbean.
• Observational studies on HIV and its comorbidities.

Featured projects:

• Participation as a sub-investigator in Mexico for the Caribbean, Central America, and South America in the CCASAnet HIV epidemiology network, with experience in the leadership and management of clinical trials.
• Coordinator of international clinical trials, site leader for collaborations with networks such as ACTG and NEAT-ID, and contributor to national and international clinical practice guidelines.
• Participation in international collaborations such as HIV:TB, IeDEA, ICONA, Fundación Huésped, and the Kirby Institute, among others.

Awards and Distinctions:

• 2000: Graduated with honors in the professional examination for the Medical Degree, Universidad La Salle, Mexico City.
• 2004: Graduated with honors in the professional examination for the Specialty in Internal Medicine, ABC Medical Center.
• 2006: Recipient of the “Alfonso Caso” Medal for highest distinction in Internal Medicine, awarded by the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM).