Arianna Vargas González is an Instructor Professor in training at the Institute of Pharmacy and Foods, University of Havana. She earned her BSc in Pharmaceutical Sciences with Relevant Honors in 2023 and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Science and Technology of Materials. With a strong academic background, she has taught undergraduate courses in Statistics and Physical Chemistry and assisted in postgraduate courses such as Biostatistics and Experimental Design. Her research focuses on biomaterials and cosmeceuticals, as demonstrated by her participation in numerous scientific conferences and published works. Arianna has received multiple awards, including Most Outstanding Student of the University of Havana (2023) and the Scientific Merit Award. Her work reflects a strong commitment to advancing pharmaceutical sciences and materials technology.
Patricia Pérez Ramos is a distinguished Full Professor and Vice Dean of Academic Affairs at the Institute of Pharmacy and Foods, University of Havana. She holds a Doctorate in Pharmaceutical Sciences (2013) and a Master’s in Drug Technology and Control (2002). With over three decades of experience, she specializes in the study of novel chemical structures for cosmetic applications and teaches courses such as Biostatistics and Experimental Design for Clinical and Toxicological Studies. She has supervised numerous undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral theses, including recent works on cosmetic formulations and pharmaceutical applications. Her research contributions include publications in renowned journals such as the Revista Cubana de Farmacia and active participation in international conferences like FITOFARMA and Fraponatura. Recognized for her academic leadership and innovative research, Dr Pérez Ramos continues to advance the fields of cosmetic and pharmaceutical sciences through her teaching, mentorship, and scientific contributions.
Dr. Eva María Pérez Soriano earned her Diploma in Industrial Engineering from the University of Seville (Spain). After gaining industry experience in the private sector, she returned to academia to complete her master's degree and successfully defended her PhD on controlled-size porosity for LHPs. She is currently a lecturer and researcher at the University of Seville, specializing in Additive Manufacturing techniques, including Stereolithography and Plasma Metal Deposition, among others. Her research also focuses on biocompatible materials development (bone and cartilage), composite material processing (IHP, DHP, RSP…), concrete additives, and advanced materials for battery cathodes.
Jomarien García earned her Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences (2006) and her Master’s degree in Chemistry (2011) from the University of Havana. She later completed her PhD at the TNI Group, Department of Radiology, Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC), The Netherlands. She is the Head and Auxiliary Researcher in the Department of Polymeric Biomaterials at the Biomaterials Center, University of Havana. Throughout her career, she has presented over 30 communications at international scientific conferences and has published more than 10 scientific articles. In 2013, she was awarded the Annual Award of the Academy of Sciences of Cuba. Dr García is an active member of the Cuban Society of Chemistry and the Cuban Society of Pharmacy.
Gastón Fuentes graduated from the University of Havana (UH) with a BSc (1990), MSc (1998), and PhD (2013). He has trained in biomaterials research at universities and companies in Europe, America, and Asia. Throughout his career, he has been honoured with four awards from the Cuban National Academy of Sciences and nine from UH. Over the past 15 years, he has participated in eight national and four international projects, co-authoring more than 75 scientific articles, 30 conference papers, and over 100 congress presentations. Additionally, he has delivered lectures at universities in Brazil, Spain, Venezuela, Italy, France, Japan, and the Netherlands. Dr. Fuentes has supervised more than 50 students across Chemistry, Pharmacy, Microbiology, and Biomedical Engineering programs. He is a Senior Researcher, Full Professor of Statistics in postgraduate programs in Chemistry, Materials Science, and Quality Control, and Secretary of the UNESCO Biomaterials Chair. He is also a member of UH's Category Board and the Management Board of the Cuban Society of Chemistry, having received eight medals and honours for his outstanding contributions to teaching and research. His work focuses on biomaterials from natural polymers and calcium phosphates, applied to bone and cartilage tissue engineering and drug delivery systems.
