Professional Profile

Veterinarian with a Master’s degree in Public Health, with extensive experience in the public, private, and academic sectors. Specialist in veterinary public health, food safety, and food technology, with a distinguished track record in university teaching, academic management, and international consultancy.

Academic Background

• Veterinary Medicine, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain, 1965–1971
• Master of Public Health, Tulane University, School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, USA, 1980–1981
• Specialist in Higher Education Teaching, University of Panama, 2007
• Auditor in food safety in production systems (cattle, swine, and poultry) and HACCP system, 2018
• English studies, American Language Institute, Georgetown, Washington D.C., USA, 1979

Academic Experience

• Vice-Dean, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Panama, 2021 – Present
• Lecturer, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Panama, 2000 – Present
  • Courses: Bromatology and Food Hygiene, Veterinary Public Health
• Lecturer in the Master’s in Veterinary Public Health, 2016 – 2022
  • Courses: Ethical and Legal Aspects, Food Safety Systems
• Honorary Lecturer, Faculty of Medicine, University of Panama, 1975 – 1990
  • Course: Preventive and Social Medicine

Professional Experience

• Veterinarian, Department of Food Control and Veterinary Surveillance, Ministry of Health, 1972 – 2008
  • Food and zoonosis surveillance and control at local, regional, and national levels
  • Supervision of foodborne diseases (ETAs)
  • Implementation of quality assurance and food safety systems
  • Participation in regulatory development, planning, and technical advisory
  • Representation at national and international meetings
• Administrator and owner of a small animal veterinary clinic, 2000 – 2022
• Small animal clinical practice and zoonosis prevention, 1972 – Present

Consultancy

• FAO Consultant, Strengthening Food Control Programs, 1991–1992

International Experience

• Environmental Health Technician, Panama Canal Commission, Colón, 1982–1983