The AAAS Center for Science Diplomacy was founded to develop an intellectual foundation for science diplomacy, where science, its methods, and applications are essential elements of foreign policy and international relations. My work focuses on building science diplomacy capacity and mechanisms in Latin America that contribute to shape foreign policy agendas, strengthen regional cooperation and harness the scientific and technological potential of the region.

Joint appointment with the Consortium for Science, Policy and Outcomes and the School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment.

Read my paper Intergovernmental Networks in Latin America: Supporting Broader Relationships and Integration

We are a platform of multidisciplinary professional-led networks that promote the global exchange of ideas to eradicate extreme poverty by the year 2030. We base our work on the post-2015 UN Development Goals implementation and expansion. The far-fetched progress expedited by the UN Millennium Development Goals is our source of inspiration http://www.gpc2030.org.

The World Association of Young Scientists is the largest grassroots, non-profit, global collaborative community empowering young scientists around the world. The Latin American branch of WAYS (WAYS LAC) was launched in November 2013 at the World Science Forum in Rio de Janeiro under Dr. Gual Soler's leadership with support from UNESCO. WAYS LAC has been selected as official partner of the Global Partnership for Youth in the Post-2015 agenda https://crowdsourcing.itu.int.

Provided support to the 2013 ECOSOC High Level Segment focused on Science, Technology and Innovation for Sustainable Development and achieving the Millennium Development Goals.

• Coordinated delivery of oral statements for NGOs in Consultative Status.
• Broadcast the High Level Segment to the scientific community via social media to strengthen links between UN policies and the scientific world.
• Participated in the UNESCO-For Women in Science panel with senior executives from UNESCO, ITU and CERN.

Assisted with preparations for the 2013 ECOSOC Annual Ministerial Review focused on the theme: "Science, technology and innovation, and the potential of culture, in promoting sustainable development and achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)"

• Designed and executed mass marketing and targeted campaigns that resulted in all-time record participation of NGOs in the ECOSOC High-Level Segment.
• Organized two ECOSOC conferences: Youth Innovation Forum (March 2013) and Partnerships for Innovation Forum (April 2013).
• Reviewed 250+ oral and written statements submitted by NGOs and drafted policy recommendations on science, technology and innovation for the High-Level Segment.
• Reviewed and evaluated NGO applications for ECOSOC consultative status.
• Researched the 2014 United Nations e-Government Survey for Andorra, El Salvador and Nicaragua.

Engaged with students, teachers, scientists and non-profit organizations worldwide to build a network of people inspired by science as a catalyst for literacy and cross-cultural collaboration.

• Provided community management, scientific mentoring and technical support to 25 countries.
• Managed the project via an online platform and social media channels in English and Spanish.
• Performed international outreach, grant writing and fostered new partnerships with multiple stakeholders, including UNESCO and the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
• Served as a panelist at Science Online Teen Conference 2013 in New York City.

Courses: Genetics, Differentiation and Development, Molecular Cell Biology.

• Demonstration of laboratory techniques and theoretical discussion with undergraduate students from diverse social and cultural backgrounds.
• Evaluation of student progress, exam marking and report on their academic performance.
• Ensuring appropriate laboratory safety practices according to OH&S regulations.

Georgetown University’s Global Competitiveness Leadership Program (GCL) is a one-of-a-kind fellowship dedicated to promoting a new generation of socially responsible, innovative and ethical leaders in the Ibero-American region. The GCL Program awards young leaders with a full scholarship to learn about political, corporate, nonprofit and personal leadership and develop a social impact to produce a multiplier effect. Dr. Gual Soler developed the Latin American Network of Young Scientists (WAYS LAC) as part of the GCL Program.

PhD in Molecular Cell Biology at Professor Jennifer L. Stow laboratory, focused on elucidating the intracellular protein trafficking mechanisms associated with epithelial polarity, morphogenesis and cancer. Specialised in advanced microscopy, 3D epithelial organotypic models, biochemistry and proteomics.

Thesis title: "The Role of Rab23 in Epithelial Morphogenesis, Polarity and Lumen Formation"

Community engagement: Executive committee of Students of the IMB Association (SIMBA) and Early Career Researchers (ECR), IMB Science Ambassador, Organizer of the 2010 University of Queensland Centenary Postgraduate Conference and the 2012 Australian Society for Medical Research Conference.

Research visit at Dr. Fernando Martin Belmonte laboratory as part of PhD project.
Project title: "Role of Rab23 in early epithelial lumen formation"

Exchange program at Master's level between University of Barcelona and La Trobe University in Australia.
Research project at Professor David L. Vaux laboratory. "Study of the activation of AP-1 and NF-κB by TNFα signaling pathway."

Professor Francesc Villarroya Gombau laboratory.
Project title: "Effects of Englitazone administration to late pregnant rats on gene expression in adipose tissue of their fetuses and neonates."

Specialty Biomedicine

Project title: “Anatomical basis of the circadian rythmicity in mammals”

Activities: International Federation of Medical Students Association (IFMSA)