José González Santamaría

José González Santamaría is a prominent researcher and head of the Virology and Biotechnology department at the Gorgas Memorial Institute for Health Studies in Panama. He mentors young scientists, including Isaac Tuñón and Félix González, in their exploration of natural compounds with therapeutic applications. His work focuses on identifying and studying bioactive molecules from marine sources to address viral infections, significantly contributing to the field of biomedical research in Panama.