Alejandra Ingunza

I am a Peruvian biologist with over 7 years of experience in biomedical research, infectious diseases, and public health. My work has focused on molecular epidemiology of enteric viruses, cytomegalovirus, and SARS-CoV-2, with hands-on experience in both laboratory and field-based research.

I have worked in clinical research during 2021-2022 in a SARS-CoV-2 clinical trial at the Instituto de Investigación Nutricional in Lima, where I later led a norovirus surveillance project, in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

In addition to my research background, I have worked as a consultant on public health and regulatory projects related to biobanking, genomics, and stem cells, contributing to the development of health policies and technical standards internationally (Abu Dhabi and Peru).

I specialize in scientific research, data analysis, and technical writing, and I am particularly interested in remote and international opportunities where I can contribute to global health, research, and science communication.

• Head biologist in surveillance study of norovirus in children under 5 years of age medically attended in emergency rooms due to acute gastroenteritis (Instituto de Investigación Nutricional, 2022-March - 2026 -Febraury)
• Consultant for the elaboration of guidelines and standards about biobanks, stem cells, and genomics (EURO TEC WORLD SAC, 2023 – 2024)
• Biologist in phase 2B/3 randomized SARS-CoV-2 clinical trial at Instituto de Investigación Nutricional (2021-02 – 2022-03)
• Support service in research projects at Instituto Nacional de Salud del Niño San Borja (2019-03 – 2020-12)
• Research assistant in Molecular Virology at PRISMA (2018-11 – 2019-01)

Bachelor of Biology in Biology – Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia (UPCH) (2013-03 – 2017-12)