MrsLaura Bohorquez
Scientific Officer
Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics
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- Scientific OfficerFoundation for Innovative New Diagnostics
BIO
It is my ambition to contribute to the control and elimination of neglected tropical diseases in Latin America. I am Scientific Lead for Chagas Disease at the NTD Programme of FIND, an international nonprofit that seeks to ensure equitable access to reliable diagnosis around the world.
I develop and implement strategic plans with both global and local strategic partners in Latin America, we work to spur diagnostic innovation and make testing an integral part of sustainable and resilient health systems.
I develop and implement strategic plans with both global and local strategic partners in Latin America, we work to spur diagnostic innovation and make testing an integral part of sustainable and resilient health systems.
NON-ACADEMIC POSITIONS
- Scientific OfficerFoundation for Innovative New Diagnostics, Geneva, Switzerland1 Jan 2023 - present
- Clinical trial managerFoundation for Innovative New Diagnostics, Geneva, Switzerland1 Oct 2020 - 31 Dec 2022
- Medical Advisor and LATAM Regional ManagerBluSense Diagnostics, Denmark1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2021
DEGREES
- PhD Cell BiologyUniversity of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands1 Nov 2013 - 1 Apr 2018
- MSc Molecular BioengineeringTU Dresden, Dresden, Germany1 Sep 2011 - 1 Dec 2013
- BSc BiologyNational University of Colombia, Bogotá, Colombia1 Aug 2008 - 31 Aug 2011
LANGUAGES
- Spanish - Latin AmericanCan read, write, speak, understand and peer review
- PortugueseCan read, speak and understand
- EnglishCan read, write, speak, understand and peer review
- Dutch; FlemishCan read, speak and understand
WHO REGION
- WHO Region of the Americas
COUNTRY OF NATIONALITY
- Colombia