My academic journey has been a progressive evolution of knowledge and inquiry, rooted in a strong foundation of formal education in the pharmaceutical sciences. I completed my undergraduate studies at Universidad Santa María (Caracas, Venezuela), earning a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy in 2006. During this formative period I gained crucial insights into drug formulation, patient‑centered care, and clinical ethics, which sparked my enduring interest in the quality and transparency of clinical research. I also joined the Intravenous Admixture Service at Clínica Santa Sofía, an experience that honed my analytical skills and introduced me to good manufacturing practice (GMP) in hospital settings.
Seeking to broaden my professional scope, I undertook the Pharmaceutical Revalidation Program at the University of Costa Rica in 2013. This process deepened my knowledge of Central American regulatory frameworks and enabled me to serve as Regente Farmacéutica at Fundación BADAN / Farmatodo, where I oversaw medication safety and inventory management for high‑volume community pharmacies.
Complementing my scientific background, I pursued business‑oriented studies, earning the Technical Diploma in Supermarket Management (FUNDEPOS, Costa Rica) and completing English language studies at Miami Dade College. Currently, I am working toward a Master of Business Administration in International Business at Continental United Coasts University (CUC, USA), which is enhancing my strategic and entrepreneurial skills—particularly relevant to scaling my flagship initiative, the Clinical Trial Volunteer Care Program (CTVCP).
Research Contributions and Publications
My professional and scholarly work centers on volunteer welfare in clinical trials, data transparency, and patient education. Key contributions include:
| Year | Contribution | Impact |
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| 2025 | Book — Voluntarios en Estudios Clínicos: Una guía clara y humana (ISBN 979‑8‑218‑66257‑8) | Provides an accessible Spanish‑language roadmap for volunteers, IRBs, and sponsors; adopted as supplemental reading in ethics workshops across Venezuela and Costa Rica. |
| 2024‑25 | Clinical Trial Volunteer Care Program (CTVCP) | A multi‑modal support platform (in‑person workshops + digital tools) that improves retention and informed‑consent comprehension by up to 25 % in pilot sites. |
| 2025 | Article (450 + 450 words, bilingual) — “Cuidamos a quienes ayudan a la ciencia / Caring for Those Who Help Science,” Learning to Live Magazine (in press) | Raises public awareness of volunteer rights and highlights CTVCP as a bridge between communities and researchers. |
| 2015‑22 | Conference papers & posters on IV‑admixture automation, medication‑error reduction, and hospital pharmacy best practices (Venezuela, Costa Rica) | Cited in regional training manuals; informed SOP updates in two public hospitals. |
All publications and conference outputs are indexed in my ORCID iD 0009‑0002‑9937‑2690 and mirrored in my SciENcv profile.
My research methodology combines qualitative interviews (volunteers, investigators, mental‑health professionals) with quantitative analyses of retention and adherence metrics. This mixed‑methods approach yields actionable insights for sponsors, CROs, and ethics committees.
Awards and Recognitions
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- CITI Program Certificate — Improving the Clinical Trial Participant’s Experience (score: 100 %, 2025)
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- Teaching Innovation Award, FUNDEPOS (2018) — For introducing case‑based learning in pharmaceutical sciences.
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- Honorary Mention, Central American Network of Hospital Pharmacy (2015) — For implementing best practices in medication safety at Fundación BADAN.
These distinctions underscore my commitment to excellence and my impact on education and clinical‑research quality across Latin America and the United States.
Future Research Directions and Goals
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- Digital Expansion of CTVCP
Deploy AI‑driven chatbots and mobile apps to deliver real‑time guidance and emotional support to trial volunteers, while collecting anonymized feedback for continuous protocol improvement.
- Digital Expansion of CTVCP
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- Psychological Impact of Trial Rejection
Conduct multi‑site studies in Hispanic communities across the U.S. to quantify the emotional and behavioral consequences when candidates are screened out of trials, and design coping‑toolkits in collaboration with mental‑health experts.
- Psychological Impact of Trial Rejection
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- Ethical Data‑Sharing Frameworks
Develop consent models that balance open‑science principles with participant privacy, leveraging blockchain for audit trails and collaborating with IRBs such as Bluebonnet IRB.
- Ethical Data‑Sharing Frameworks
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- Cross‑disciplinary Partnerships
Forge research alliances with Watson Therapeutics, academic institutions, and patient‑advocacy groups to pilot adaptive informed‑consent interfaces and culturally tailored educational media.
- Cross‑disciplinary Partnerships
My overarching aim is to generate knowledge that directly enhances volunteer experiences, strengthens data integrity, and informs policy on equitable research practices—thereby advancing both public health and scientific innovation.