Highlights:1. Publication of scientific articles in indexed journals demonstrating my commitment and contribution to the advancement of knowledge in the specialized area. 2. Attaining a doctoral degree, funded through a state scholarship, showcasing my dedication, academic excellence, commitment to scientific advancement, and ability to conduct high-level research. 3. Receiving a Meritorious Distinction for my master's thesis, highlighting my abilities to conduct high-quality research and achieve academic excellence. 4. Completing internships at the University of Salamanca in Spain, where elucidation of compounds of natural origin with potential in the treatment of hypertension was conducted, demonstrating my ability to work in international settings and collaborate on cutting-edge research. 5. Participation in national and international conferences as a speaker, demonstrating my ability to communicate findings and contribute to knowledge exchange in the scientific community. 6.Participation in continuing education courses, such as the ICH Good Clinical Practice, Good Clinical Practice and National Regulation, and Healthcare Employment Preparation Program, demonstrating my commitment to professional development and staying updated on relevant regulations and practices in the pharmaceutical field. 7. Participation as a jury member for a doctoral thesis, demonstrating my expertise and objectivity in the field of knowledge.

Skills:team work, Proactive, problem solving, computational skills, continuous improvement, organized, leader, detail oriented, management, adaptability, assertive

Certification:ICH Good Clinical Practice E6 (R2)

Honor:Meritorious distinction by study of the antihypertensive activity of Passiflora quadrangularis L. in rats with hypertension induced by nitric oxide deficiency

specialized professional 04/2020 - 08/2024
Invima, Bogota, Colombia
The Invima aims to serve as the national reference institution in health matters and to implement the policies formulated by the state regarding health surveillance and quality control of medications, biological products, food, beverages, cosmetics, dietary supplements, herbal products, among others. Its work is essential for ensuring public health and consumer safety in the country.
1. Evaluation, analysis, review, and issuance of concepts regarding scientific, pharmacological, and administrative information of drugs, phytotherapeutics, and Information for Prescribing (IPP) and inserts according to current regulations, for obtaining licenses or sanitary registrations. 2. Detailed review and proposal of new regulatory provisions related to potential medical, scientific, or industrial uses of substances or plants considered controlled within the Colombian legal framework. 3. Correlation of pharmacological information with international standards to ensure the safety and efficacy of drugs marketed in the country. 4. Strengthening of skills in technical review, technical writing, organization, attention to detail, analytical and interpretive capacity of data and information. 5. Collaboration in teams to solve problems and ensure compliance with relevant regulatory provisions. 6. Active participation in time management and adaptability to fulfill responsibilities within the regulatory framework established by the governmental entity.--
Intership 09/2018 - 01/2019
Universidad de Salamanca, Salamanca, Castilla y Leon Spain
Internship done in the Cardiovascular Pharmacology group of Physiology and Pharmacology Department of University of Salamanca. I carried out studies about antihypertensive effects of isolated fractions and compounds of Passiflora quadrangularis L. leaves in murines.
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Intership 06/2016 - 12/2016
Universidad de Salamanca, Salamanca , Castilla y Leon Spain
Internship done in Pharmaceutical Chemistry laboratory of Pharmaceutical Sciences Department of University of Salamanca. I carried out studies about chemical characterization of ethanolic extract of Passiflora quadrangularis L. leaves.
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Assistant professor 01/2016 - 12/2016
Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogota, Bogota Colombia
Support in training and mentoring new researchers
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researcher 02/2014 - 12/2019
Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogota, Bogota Colombia
Researcher with experience in pharmacology, pharmacognosy and, preclinical assays.
1. Research and study of compounds obtained from the chemical characterization of natural products with potential in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. 2. Utilization of In vivo and In vitro models to evaluate the activity of compounds in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, with a focus on hypertension. 3. Designing appropriate experiments to test the hypotheses posed. This includes selecting suitable methods and techniques, as well as considering ethical and safety factors. 4. Searching for scientific bibliographic material in databases, preparing reports, and writing manuscripts for publication in specialized scientific journals. 5. Support in training and mentoring new researchers. 6.Laboratory coordination, leading project management initiatives to obtain resources.--
Teacher high school 06/2010 - 06/2011
Institución educativa ventiun angeles, Bogota, Bogota Colombia
Class delivery of lessons. Planning, coordination and evaluation of the educational process. Student orientation and attention to the community.
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Pharmacy assistant 02/2008 - 12/2013
The Sunflower Pharmacy, , Colombia
Dispensing assistant or medicines counter assistant, performs general customer service and pharmacy duties. Their primary responsibilities often include ordering medications, receiving and preparing prescriptions, maintaining inventories, answering patients' questions about their medications, assembling supplies like bottles and labels and selling over-the-counter medicines.
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Universidad Pedagogica Nacional 08/2007 - 08/2012
Bogota, Bogota, Colombia
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major:Chemistry
Minor:pedagogy
Bachelor of science, chemistry. Thesis: Quantification of Omega 3 in Eggplant (Solanum melongena L.), as teaching learning alternative based on the theory of multiple intelligence.

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