Veterinarian and PhD Candidate in Biomedical Engineering
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Santiago, Region Metropolitana, Chile
I am a veterinarian dedicated to feline medicine and neonatology, combining clinical practice with academic development and research in veterinary science.
I have been actively involved in postgraduate education and academic programs, as Director of a Postgraduate Program in Neonatology, where I lead academic development and advanced professional training initiatives.
I am currently pursuing a PhD in Biomedical Engineering, conducting research on early-life physiology and the feline neonatal microbiome, and I serve on the WSAVA Strategic Advisory Committee, contributing to international strategic initiatives that advance global veterinary standards.
Disclosure(s): Royal Canin: Advisor (Ongoing), Consultant and subject-matter expert in veterinary neonatology and pediatrics, providing evidence-based insights for media features, press interviews (Ongoing), Neonatology lectures for veterinarians and breeders (Ongoing)
From Transition to Trajectory: How Early-life Events Shape Chronic Disease in Cats
Thursday, June 11, 2026
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM PT