Alexander Martínez Torres

Alexander Martínez Torres is a prominent virólogo and microbiologist who serves as the coordinator of the Experimental and Applied Microbiology Laboratories and the Water Microbiology Department at the Vice Presidency of Research and Graduate Studies at the University of Panama. He is known for his expertise in microbiological contamination and its health impacts, particularly concerning water quality. Recently, he was in the news for warning about the health risks associated with contaminated water in Azuero, highlighting the potential for skin conditions and gastrointestinal diseases from exposure to polluted water sources.