Javier Sánchez MSc. Psychologist I am motivated to be part of the CRONICAS team because in this way I can contribute to strengthening the situation that people with chronic conditions are going through in our country. Specifically, from the IMPACT project, I am interested in being part of the development…
Orlando Tapia Tech. Graphic Designer My passion for graphic design and editing drives me to contribute to visualizing research results, making them more accessible and understandable to a wider audience. I believe in transmitting information clearly and attractively and want knowledge to reach more people, regardless of their level of…
Kelly Tello BA, MPP Health Administrator My professional objective is to contribute to enhancing the care and quality of life of older adults, with a focus on underserved areas in Latin America, such as dementia and mental health. I am committed to producing evidence that informs public policy and strengthens…
Veronica Belón Lic. Psychologist Being part of a research center like CRONICAS offers the possibility of helping understand in depth some mental illnesses such as dementia in our country and participating in an improvement in the health system through research and promotion of effective and innovative actions. E-mail: maria.belon@upch.pe Publications:…
Foot Selfie Project: Investigating and implementing scalable interventions to prevent diabetic foot ulcers Lower limb amputation is a devastating and preventable complication of diabetes. As the diabetes burden increases worldwide, care for affected individuals remains limited in Peru in terms of diagnosis, access to care, and complication management. Diabetic foot…
Lourdes Cruzado RN, MSc. Nurse Being part of the CRONICAS team is an opportunity to contribute to public health through high-quality research to seek effective answers and to contribute to evidence-based public policy generation. I firmly believe in the need to implement interventions that can make a real difference in…
Victor Talavera BA, MSc Psychologist and social epidemiologist As a researcher, I am interested in raising the visibility of barriers faced by various minority groups, from a critical, and human rights standpoint. Being part of CRONICAS enables me to do two very important things: to learn from its senior researchers…
Implementation of multiparameter point-of-care devices for non-communicable diseases at primary healthcare level. Phase 3: Implementation Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are a major public health challenge globally, accounting for 71% of all deaths worldwide, with low- and middle-income countries supporting a significant burden. The main problem is the lack of awareness and…
Karen Bonilla RDN, MSc. Nutritionist The need to understand the complexity of chronic diseases and find effective solutions is growing annually. Behind each statistic are real people and families facing enormous challenges. Being part of CRONICAS is an opportunity to contribute through innovative approaches to prevention and management. E-mail: karen.bonilla@upch.pe…
Guillermo Almeida BA. Psychologist I’m motivated to conduct research in a country like ours, which is pluricultural and diverse, but also faces current inequalities. My challenge is to engage in research that contributes to the elimination of barriers and stigmas, while promoting a more equitable and inclusive environment where everyone…
