My interest in research dates back to the early stages of my career as a biologist, where I developed a fascination for studying wildlife and its relationship with humans. In 2019, my perspective on the interaction between animals and humans shifted with the emergence of SARS-CoV-2 and its possible origin. This prompted my desire to investigate the potential ecological factors involved in the emergence of certain viral agents, such as Venezuelan equine encephalitis and Madariaga, in endemic areas of Panama.
To address these questions, I have focused on learning about the design of experimental and epidemiological studies, the standardization of diagnostic tests, and statistical methods to better understand the transmission dynamics of these viruses. As part of my collaborations at the Gorgas Memorial Institute for Health Studies, I worked as a research assistant on the National SARS-CoV-2 Seroprevalence project in 2020.

By the end of 2021, I joined as a research assistant in the Coordinating Research on Emerging Arboviral Threats Encompassing the Neotropics (CREATE-NEO) and the USAMRIID projects.