Brief Biography:
Biologist. Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon. Monterrey, NL. Mexico.
Master in Science (entomology) - Colegio de Posgraduados de Chapingo, Montecillos, Mexico.
Ph.D (medical entomology)- University of Florida, USA.
Posdoc (entomopathogens of dengue vectors)- Instituto Politecnico Nacional.
Academic positions:
Research entomologist and Professor- Facuultad de Ciencias Biologicas, Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon (retired 2009).
Member of the Researchers Nacional System of Mexico (from 1984 to date).
Reviewer (of proposals looking for funding) of the Technology and Science Natonal Council of Mexico (from 2000 to date).
Peer Reviewer: Journal of Invertebrate Pathology, Parasites & Vectors, Journal of Technology and Microbiology, Ecological Society of Argentina, Southwestern Entomologist.
Research interests:
Insect vector ecology and behavior.
Stats applied to disease ecology (Epidemiology).
Vector biocontrol with emphasis in entomopathogens of dengue vectors.
What I think of the idea behind WebmedCentral:
To enhance the dynamics of the reviewing process of manuscripts in terms of scientific quality, precision and time.