Make research happen here and now
Dr. Ing. Gerald Moncayo
Experienced Cancer and Immunology Researcher with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry. Skilled in Life Sciences, Confocal Microscopy, Genetics, and Cell Biology.
Strong research professional with a Dphil focused in Molecular immunology from University of Oxford. Ample experience with establishing strong KOLs and KDM partnership networkings and insight capture.
Strong strategic thinking. Cancer is one of the primary causes of death worldwide and this is expected to increase in the future. In Panama, cancer is already the second most important cause of death.
The immune system is intricately linked to cancer development and control. The vital importance of the immune system can be seen as untreated immune deficient immune deficient patients can rapidly succumb to harmless infections and can acquire spontaneous tumors. Immune surveillance plays a key role in cancer prevention and eradication.
Dr. Johayra Simithy
Highly motivated research scientist with a strong background in applications of mass spectrometry in drug discovery and development.
Trained as a Pharmacist with a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences focused in Medicinal Chemistry from Auburn University and with postdoctoral research experience in applications of proteomics for the elucidation of epigenetic mechanisms at the University of Pennsylvania.
I am very passionate about the drug development journey - where a medicine goes from the lab to the shelf, transforming the lives of patients.
I am currently employed in the pharmaceutical industry as a medical science liaison in oncology, where I leverage my extensive scientific training to educate healthcare professionals on innovative cancer drugs and cultivate relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) in the healthcare system, serving as a crucial link between pharmaceutical companies and patients.
Dr. Diego Reginensi
Diego Reginensi has a Degree in Engineering from the University of Valparaíso, Chile. Later, he obtained a Diploma in Advanced Studies in Cellular and Molecular Biology in Santiago de Chile, where he also did a Master's Degree in Medical Science and Cell Biology.
After this, he goes to Barcelona, to study his second Master in Biomedical Engineering where he specialized in Applied Research Molecular and Cellular Neurobiotechnology.
Later, he joined the PhD program in Biomedicine, where he obtained a degree in Neuroscience for the development of an interdisciplinary study in the centers of: Neurobiotechnology, Nanotechnology, Integrative Biology, Biomechanics and Biomaterials looking at the development of the central nervous system of higher organisms.
After this he came to panama and has recently started his own researchgroup in neurosciences.
Dr. Alexander Romero Guerra
Alexander Romero is a physician with a specialty in Internal Medicine and Cardiology, with a high specialty in Echocardiography and CV Imaging.
With a specialty in Bioethics of Research in Humans, director of the Heart Failure Clinic of the Santo Tomás Hospital and undersecretary of the Panamanian Society of Cardiology.
Dr. Romero is an active member of the American College of Cardiology, the Panamanian Society of Cardiology and the Panamanian Association for the advancement of science (Apanac).
Dr. Ana Elena Espinosa De Ycaza
Ana Elena Espinosa De Ycaza, M.D., is an endocrinologist in Panama City. She completed residency in Internal Medicine and a postdoctoral fellowship in Preventive Cardiology in Rochester NY, and fellowship in Endocrinology in Rochester, MN. Then, obtained a Masters in Higher Education in Panama city, Panama. She is board certified in Internal Medicine, Clinical Lipidology and Endocrinology.
Dr. Espinosa De Ycaza´s main area of research focus on obesity. In particular, the adipose tissue dysfunction associated with obesity, and obesity related comorbidities. She is an associate professor of the School of Medicine at the University of Panama, and has a research collaborator appointment with Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.