María Del Rosario Córdova

María Del Rosario Córdova is a prominent parasitology educator at the Universidad Franz Tamayo (Unifranz) in Bolivia, specializing in the study of Chagas disease caused by the Trypanosoma cruzi parasite. She emphasizes the importance of biochemical research in developing effective vaccines and strategies for managing this neglected tropical disease that continues to impact millions in Latin America. Córdova advocates for the training of biochemists with a strong social commitment to address the underlying conditions perpetuating the disease's prevalence.