IX World Congress of Medical Simulation
IX International Congress on Research and Innovation UNINAVARRA IX CIII-2026
"Metaverse"
Allied congresses
Location
Independent Renewable Energy Consultant
(Alternative Energies Integral Electricity )
Professor/Researcher
(TECNM Huichapan Campus)
MATRON-CEO GESTAVERSE
Senior Business Development
Director (Mentice)
Academic Nurse, Clínica Alemana School of Medicine
Universidad del Desarrollo / Adjunct Researcher at the Center for Research on Technologies for Society, Faculty of Engineering (Universidad del Desarrollo).
Professor/Researcher
Autonomous University of Nayarit
Managing Partner (Altered Ventures)
United States of America
Vascular Neurosurgeon and Interventional Neuroradiologist
Vascular Neurosurgeon and Interventional Neuroradiologist from the Institute of Neurology of Curitiba (INC), with a doctorate in Health Technology and a master's degree in Surgery from the Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná (PUC/PR). He has specialist titles granted by the Brazilian Society of Neurosurgery and the Brazilian College of Radiology. Currently, he is Coordinator of the Department of Vascular Neurosurgery at INC, Technical Director of the Institute and Coordinator of the 3D Printing Laboratory. In addition, he leads the Studies and Research Center of the INC.
He is a full member of the Brazilian Academy of Neurosurgery and president-elect of this same institution for the period 2025-2027. He is also an active member of the Brazilian Society of Interventional Neuroradiology and the World Federation of Interventional and Therapeutic Neuroradiology.
He has extensive experience as an associate scientific editor of the Brazilian Journal of Neurosurgery (JBNC) and coordinator of the Academic Leagues of Neurosurgery of the Brazilian Academy of Neurosurgery. His trajectory includes previous roles as Clinical Director of INC and Coordinator of the Medical Residency in Neurosurgery.
He has an Executive MBA in Healthcare from ISAE/FGV, and his professional practice and research focus on vascular and endovascular neurosurgery, covering topics such as cerebral aneurysms, vascular malformations, atheromatous disease of the carotid arteries and 3D printing applied to neurosurgery.
Neurologist Neurosonologist
Former Director of the Career of Medical Specialist in Neurology. Certified by the World Federation of Neurology (WFN). Founding member of the Latin American Group of Neurosonology of the World Federation of Neurology (WFN) Research Group Latinamerican of Neurosonology (NSRG) of WFN, noted for her leadership in the development and promotion of training in neurosonology in Latin America. She coordinated the first Teaching Course in Neurosonology organized by the WFN within the framework of the National Congress of Neurology in Mendoza (2014). This initiative marked a milestone by offering, for the first time in Spanish, high quality theoretical and practical training for physicians, trainers and researchers in the area in the region.
The objective of these courses is to standardize and make transparent the training and certification process in cerebral vascular ultrasonography, guaranteeing the competence of professionals through a robust academic program that provides international certifications endorsed by the WFN. With this certification, it is ensured that physicians in practice, institutions and scientific societies identify professionals duly qualified to perform and teach the method.
Neuro-surgeon specialized in Neurointerventional and Radioneurosurgery
With advanced training in Interventional Neuroradiology at the General Hospital of Catalonia and Gamma Knife Radioneurosurgery at the Ruber Internacional Hospital in Madrid, Spain. He currently serves as Chief of the Neurointerventional Service of the Shaio Clinic Foundation.
Dr. Fonnegra is a Medical Doctor with emphasis in Public Health from Universidad de La Sabana and has a Specialization in Neurosurgery from Universidad El Bosque in Bogota, Colombia. He is an active member of the Spanish Society of Radiosurgery, the Colombian Association of Neurosurgery and the Ibero-Latin American Society of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Neuroradiology (SILAN).
His experience and commitment to innovation have led him to lead projects in research and simulation, contributing significantly to the advancement of neurosurgery and neuro intervention in highly complex scenarios in Colombia.
Pediatric Neurosurgeon Johns Hopkins Hospital
Pediatric Neurosurgeon certified in Neurological Surgery and Pediatric Neurological Surgery, specializing in the treatment of pediatric neurosurgical pathologies at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital. He currently serves as Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery and is Director of the Pediatric Neurosurgical Spine Program at the same institution.
Dr. Rodriguez has a strong academic background, including a residency in general neurosurgery at the University of Michigan and a fellowship in pediatric neurosurgery at the University of Utah. His primary area of interest is pediatric spine, and he is a founding member of the Pediatric Craniocervical Spine Society.
He received the Armstrong Award for Excellence in Quality and Safety in 2023 from Johns Hopkins All Children's and is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons and the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Neuro-surgeon for brain and skull base tumors
Specialized Physician, Leader of the Brain Tumor Program, Clínica Medilaser S.A.S.
Neurosurgeon (Pontifícia Universidad Javeriana - Hospital Universitário San Ignácio).
Oncological neurosurgery and skull base (Pontificia Universidad Javeriana - Clínica Imbanaco).
Worked as: Leader of the Brain Tumor program. Medilaser S.A.S. Clinic
Physician, Specialist in University Teaching
General Physician graduated from Fundación Universitaria Navarra. Specialist in University Teaching. Founder and Active Member of the General Assembly of Founders of the University Foundation Navarra. He is currently Scientific Director and co-founder of the Hospital Universitario Simulado de Alta Complejidad - HUSAC.
Lawyer, co-founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Aurora Appa mobile application that won the Community Action Award from Harvard Business School.
Master in Computer Law and new technologies from Universidad Externado de Colombia, Specialist in Labor and Social Security Law and Constitutional Law.
Research Professor - Universidad de América and Environmental Consultant
Chemical and Petroleum Engineer, Specialist in Project Management, Master in Environmental Management for Competitiveness and PhD in Sustainable Development.
Tenured professor at the Faculty of Engineering, Department of Industrial Engineering, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México.
Industrial Engineer, Master in Environmental Engineering and PhD in Environmental Engineering.
Graphic Designer and Professional Firefighter with the rank of Sergeant awarded by the National Fire Department and Fire Investigation Technician.
certified by the International Association or Arson Investigators Inc IAAI - FIT of the United States of America.
Lawyer, Doctor of Law, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
Master in Law with emphasis in Public Law from Universidad Externado de Colombia and Specialist in Administrative Law. He currently works at the Administrative Court of Putumayo.
Lawyer, Specialist in Occupational Health Management. Aspirant to a Master's Degree in Information Technology Law and New Technologies.
She is a specialized professional at the Superintendence of Notaries and Registry. Passionate about gender and women's issues, with capacity for policy analysis in the ICT sector and specialized concepts to ensure the security and privacy of information in a constantly evolving digital world.
Lawyer, candidate for a doctorate in law from the Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata (Argentina).
Specialist in constitutional law, administrative law and master's degree in law with emphasis in contractual, extra-contractual, civil and State liability. He is also a specialist in public finance, with master's studies in Computer Law and New Technologies and Administrative Law. Professor at the University of Pamplona, Villa del Rosario. Currently University Professional Grade 16 Administrative Court 14 of Cúcuta.
Lawyer, Engineer, Administrator, Philosopher and Professor.
He works in the field of technology and Artificial Intelligence applied to law and justice. He teaches evidentiary reasoning (Evidence Based Reasoning) and Artificial Intelligence applied to justice. He has co-created AI expert systems such as "Intelligent Judge", "Intelligent Prosecutor" and "Intelligent Investigator".
Specialist in Family and Community Medicine from Universidad de la Sabana.
She is also a Specialist in University Teaching at UNINAVARRA. Specialist in Management and Auditing of Health Organizations Universidad Iberoamericana. Neurolinguistic Programming Instructor. ASEIA. He is currently the Coordinator of the Specialization in Family Medicine at the University Foundation of Navarra - UNINAVARRA.
Electronic Engineer, Master in Electronic Engineering, PhD Candidate.
With advanced skills in research and application of emerging technologies, focused on solving complex problems in the field of engineering. High impact researcher oriented to innovate in the agricultural sector from the field of electronics. Junior Researcher according to the latest categorization of Minciencias researchers.
Bipomedical Engineer, MBA. Sales Manager Surgery
Experience in the implementation of robotic surgery programs in Colombia.
Surgeon, internal medicine specialist, nephrology specialist
He is currently a Nephrologist at Clínica Medilaser. He was director of the Renal Unit at Clínica Medilaser. He participated in the first living donor transplant at the Medilaser Clinic. He is Professor of Internal Medicine and current head of the postgraduate course in Internal Medicine at the University Foundation of Navarra UNINAVARRA.
Radiologist technician of the Matatipac Institute of Tepic Nayarit. Specialist in intracoronary optical coherence tomography, VOLCANO intracoronary ultrasound operator. Extensive experience in hemodynamics rooms, with knowledge of endovascular material, use and management of intravascular imaging OCT, IVUS and use and management of coronary physiology.
Medical Technologist in Radiology (Peru). Master in Signal Processing and Biomedical Imaging (France). PhD. candidate in Neurosciences and Biomedical Engineering at Aix Marseille University, France and Polytechnique de Montréal, Canada.
He is working on the development of AI algorithms for MRI image analysis. Lecturer of the Course of AI in Medical Imaging ACTEDI, Barcelona.
Systems Engineer, Specialist in networks and telematic services, Master in Free Software, PhD in Engineering - Telecommunications Area.
Postdoctoral stay in Machine Learning and Soft Computing: University of Jaén - Spain, Postdoctoral stay in Internet of Things (IoT) - University of Halmstad - Sweden.
It is CCNA CISCO Instructor at the National University Medellin campus.Mashav New Technologies Fellow - Hebrew University - ISRAEL, International Research Intern - University of Jaen Spain.
Lecturer Summer School - University of Florence Italy - I+ - Artimino Italy, Researcher REMIND project European Commission, Winner GOOGLE Lara Innovation Award 2018 with an IoT device for women with Preeclampsia - Mothernet.
Member of the editorial board of several national research journals. Director of the DAVINCI -UNAD research group. Author and co-author of different publications such as books and national and international indexed journals. Academic peer and CONACES member of the Ministry of National Education.
Technology in Diagnostic Imaging, Technological Specialist in Telemedicine, Diploma in Radiological Protection, Technological Specialist in Pedagogical Processes of Professional Training, Diploma in Radiological Protection, Technological Specialist in Pedagogical Processes of Professional Training, Diploma in Radiological Protection, Technological Specialist in Pedagogical Processes of Professional Training.l.
Instructor of the Diagnostic Imaging Technology program, academic peer of the Ministry of National Education.
Nurse, Specialist in nephrological and urological nursing, Master in Nursing.
He has more than 10 years of experience in intravascular therapy, clinical specialist at Becton Dickinson and Company Laboratory.
Radiology Technologist
He has more than 8 years of experience in Diagnostic Imaging studies and management of advanced Radiology equipment. With emphasis in basic and advanced resonance, basic and advanced computed tomography, mammography, C-arm management, bone densitometry, hemodynamics and interventional and special studies by conventional radiology; with a strong focus on patient care and image quality. Committed to continuous training and the use of state-of-the-art technology. Creator of digital and educational content. With work experience in recognized institutions in the region of Yopal.
Nursing Professional, Specialist in Management and Audit of Quality in Health, Specialist in University Teaching with experience in training SENA students.
She has more than 14 years of experience in the health sector in the care and administrative practice. She is currently a Nurse Leader in the Sensórica Program at Clínica Shaio.
Nurse, Specialist in family health, Master in sustainable development and environment.
With a career of more than 15 years in university teaching, with an approach to the different scenarios of intramural and community health care, developments in virtual education as Coordinator of Virtuality in Health Sciences and experience in research projects as a researcher, advisor and jury in undergraduate and graduate. Currently teaching at Fundación Universitaria Navarra - Uninavarra.
COORDINATOR SPECIALIZATION IN FAMILY MEDICINE
Specialist in Family and Community Medicine Universidad de la Sabana. Specialist in University Teaching Fundación Universitaria Navarra-UNINAVARRA. Specialist in Management and Audit of Health Organizations Universidad Iberoamericana. Neurolinguistic Programming Instructor. ASEIA.
Physician by Nagoya University - Japan, Specialist in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Diseases by Loyola University of Chicago, and Specialist in Interventional Cardiology by University of Chicago - United States. He is also well trained in robotic-assisted Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI). Currently, he is affiliated with several hospitals in Columbia, Missouri, United States, among them, University of Missouri Health Care-Columbia., and is one of the few physicians formally trained in high-risk coronary interventions in that region.
Professional in Finance and International Relations from Universidad Externado, Master in Industrial Engineering from Universidad de los Andes, and Master in Public Policy from Hertie School of Governance in Germany. Product leader with the ability to understand and positively challenge the operational, regulatory, market and technological constraints of product delivery. Proficient in developing new products, building skilled product teams, determining product strategies and executing roadmaps. I am a fast and enthusiastic learner, detail oriented and comfortable with ambiguity and fast-paced environments.
Experienced director in various areas of strategy and technology in large multinational corporations and startups. Currently involved in early stage projects and ventures using Artificial Intelligence in education, biotechnology, social impact, DeepTech and unmanned vehicles.
He is preparing his post-doctorate in engineering. He has advanced expertise in data science and deep understanding of current technology trends. He leads a research oriented to technological development through the application of Machine Learning in a technology-based company that has been awarded in Brazil, Latin America and Europe for its innovation and outstanding impact potential.
Electronics Engineer, Master in Industrial Engineering with PhD studies in Biomedicine. Categorized as Senior Researcher before the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation of Colombia. Active member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers - IEEE, with membership in the Industrial Electronic Society - IES and the Control System Society - CSS. He has more than 75 publications of indexed articles and a rigorous discipline of study based on an integral scientific-technological formation, with solid physical-mathematical bases, contemplated with knowledge in the economic-administrative areas. He is currently a professor of the Industrial Engineering Program of the Corporación Universitaria del Huila - CORHUILA, Neiva, Huila, Colombia.
Manager of security and socio-political analysis by the School of Intelligence and Counterintelligence, Specialist in resource management for national defense by the School of Weapons and Services, Master in Cybersecurity and Cyberdefense by the Superior School of War, and Master in Cyberdefense by the University of Alcalá de Henares - Spain. Consultant and teacher in cybersecurity with more than 10 years of experience, specialized in the implementation of security solutions and the development of technological projects. He is currently the Chief Data Officer - CDO of Grupo Empresarial Posso, Bogotá, Colombia.
The specialist Rony Sousa Costa is a technologist in radiology and dosimetrist of the Oncoclinicas Center in Reciffe - Brazil, undergraduate in radiology, with specializations in operation of equipment in radiotherapy, multiprofessional oncology, imaging and computed tomography. Visiting professor at the Mauricio Nassau University.
Associate Professor in the Department of Nursing at the University of Chile, Nurse-obstetrician, Specialist in Nephrourological Nursing, Master in Community Psychology and Doctor in Nursing. Diploma in Primary Health Care, Diploma in Global Nursing Leadership Policy, Diploma in Political Strategy for Public Policy and Specialist in Public Care Policies with a Gender Perspective. Invited professor in master and doctoral programs in Chilean and foreign universities in the areas of Public Health, Social Sciences and Nursing. She represents Latin America and the Caribbean in the International Council of Nursing Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice Network.
She is a professional in the area of health, a dentist with specialization in Pediatric Dentistry, Master in Health: Orthodontics, Master in Organizational Management and Ph.D. (candidate) in Education, leading researcher of the project: "The Simulation Clinic as an interdisciplinary learning environment, from the perspective of education, curriculum and evaluation. Entrepreneur by nature, with social vision and innovation in all the projects she carries out. She believes in research and education as principles for the transformation of a region and country, because she is convinced that education is the most precious fixed asset in every human being. Through her undergraduate studies, specialization, masters and currently a PhD and the implementation of different projects of her authorship, she has contributed significantly to the development of our region with a social, national and international vision. His contribution to the community transcends from the academic to the research, framed in innovation, inclusion and interdisciplinary.
Laparoscopic Surgery Specialist
He was born in Malaysia and has American citizenship. Physician from Trinity College of the University of Dublin – Ireland. Specialist in cardiology from Mayo Clinic - Arizona, and specialist in interventional cardiology from Emory University - Georgia. He is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, echocardiography, interventional cardiology, and endovascular medicine. He is president of the Arizona chapter of the American College of Cardiology, a member of the International Committee of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions and serving as liaison for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. He was a professor at the University of Arizona School of Medicine from 2009 to 2022 where he also served as Associate Chief of the Division of Cardiology. Currently, he works at Mayo Clinic, the No. 1 hospital in the United States according to the U.S. News & World Report "Best Hospitals Honor Roll 2022-2023" winning this recognition for seven consecutive years.
Colombian electronic engineer from the Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas. PhD in Information and Knowledge Society from Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca - Spain. Expert in Social Robotics and Human Robot Interaction from the University of Cambridge - England. He was president of the professional chapter of the Robotics and Automation Society (IEEE RAS) and is an honorary member of the Mexican Association of Mechatronics. International lecturer and author of multiple publications on robotics and virtual reality in education. He currently serves as Professor of the Master in Computer Security at the International University of La Rioja - Spain and the Master in Software Architecture at the University Don Bosco - El Salvador, he is also Founder and CEO of Robotic People.
Colombian physician, cardiologist and hemodynamicist at Clínica Las Américas - AUNA, Clínica del Rosario, AngioSur and Angiodinamia. He is also an associate professor at Universidad CES and Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana.
Colombian physician, Chief Resident, member of the Spine Surgery Laboratory, the Simulation Laboratory and the Center for Research and Training in Neurosurgery - CIEN of the Hospital Universitario de La Samaritana in Bogota D.C.
Colombian physician, Professor of Neurosurgery, Co-Director of the Spine Surgery Laboratory, Co-Director of the Simulation Laboratory and member of the Center for Research and Training in Neurosurgery - CIEN of the Hospital Universitario de La Samaritana in Bogotá D.C.
Colombian physician, Specialist in Critical Medicine and Intensive Care. Master in Education. Specialist in Health Services Management. Master in Clinical Echocardiography, advanced instructor in clinical simulation and student of the Doctorate in Diversity Training. Member of the Editorial Committee of the Journal of the Mexican College of Critical Care Medicine - COMMEC. Medical Coordinator of the ICU of the Hospital San Juan de Dios de Riosucio, Caldas. President of the Colombian Association of Critical Medicine and Intensive Care, Regional Eje Cafetero. BLS and ACLS instructor certified by the American Heart Association - AHA. He is also an instructor of Fundamental Critical Care Support (FCCS) and the Society of Critical Care Medicine - SCCM.
Surgeon of Mexican nationality, Specialist in Pathological Anatomy and Sub-specialist in Neuropathology by the Faculty of Medicine of the National Autonomous University of Mexico - UNAM and the General Hospital of Mexico "Dr. Eduardo Liceaga". She holds a Master's degree in Educational Sciences from the Technological University of Mexico. She is currently the Regional Director of the Clinical Simulation Center of the TEC de Monterrey, Mexico City campus and has been the coordinator of subjects that use clinical simulation as a learning tool since 2013 at the Faculty of Medicine of the UNAM.
Physician, Specialist in Internal Medicine, Hemodynamics and Interventional Cardiology with training at Shaio Clinic and Pontificia Universidad Javeriana. Specialist in Adult Cardiology from Fundación Cardioinfantil. Specialist in Internal Medicine from the Universidad Surcolombiana. Interventional Cardiologist of Medilaser Clinic of Neiva, Associate Instructor of the Colegio Mayor de Nuestra Señora del Rosario and Head of the Department of Interventional Surgery and Hemodynamics of the Hospital Universitario Simulado de Alta Complejidad - HUSAC.
Médico de la Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Especialista en Cirugía General de la Universidad Javeriana. Experto en Cirugía Laparoscópica, Cirugía Gastrointestinal, Hemorroides, Cáncer de Mama, Pancreatitis. Miembro Fundador de la Asociación Latinoamericana de Médicos Residentes en Cirugía General, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Miembro de la International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Methabolics Disorders.
Recibió el Prize to the Medical by Achievement for a Better Life en 2016 otorgado por la Organización Internacional para la Capacitación e Investigación Médica en Perú. También obtuvo el Certificado de Excelencia Profesional en Salud entregado por la IOCIM en Panamá en el año 2017.
Physician with emphasis in Public Health from Universidad de La Sabana, with specialization in Neurosurgery from Universidad del Bosque, Fellow in Interventional Neuroradiology at the General Hospital of Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain from 2008 - 2009. Member of the Spanish Society of Radiosurgery, the Colombian Association of Neurosurgery and the Ibero Latin American Society of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Neuroradiology - SILAN. He is currently Head of the Research and Simulation Service in Neurosurgery at the Hospital Universitario Simulado de Alta Complejidad - HUSAC.