María Elena Barragán

María Elena Barragán is the executive director of the Gustavo Orcés Herpetological Foundation in Ecuador. She has been a prominent advocate for herpetology and conservation, emphasizing the importance of developing effective antivenoms and handling practices for venomous snake bites in Latin America. Barragán recognizes the significance of recent advancements in antivenom research, which could pave the way for solutions tailored to the unique challenges faced in her region, where dangerous snake species are prevalent.