A multidisciplinary network connecting scientific expertise, translational thinking and collaborative research across species.
Founder & Scientific Director
Translational neuropathology, brain injury models and comparative neuroscience.
Edna leads the scientific direction of NPBC, integrating investigative pathology, neuropathology, experimental models and translational neuroscience. Her work focuses on building a rigorous bridge between veterinary and human medicine, strengthening experimental design, biological interpretation and ethical research practice.
Co-Founder · Strategic & Operations Advisor
Strategic planning, organizational development and operational sustainability.
Cristian supports NPBC through strategic planning, operational structure and institutional development. His background in economics, regional development and process optimization strengthens NPBC’s capacity to transform scientific vision into sustainable action.
The biological and translational core of NPBC: brain injury, neuroinflammation, infection, tissue response and comparative models.
Veterinary Scientist · Neuroinfection, Parasitology & Neuroinflammation
Host–pathogen interactions, neuroinflammation and infectious processes affecting the nervous system.
“At NPBC, I integrate parasitology with neurobiology to understand how infectious agents shape the nervous system, exploring host–pathogen interactions as a key pathway to interpret inflammation, behavior, and neurodegeneration from a translational perspective.”
Leda brings a strong background in microbiology, parasitology and neurobiology, with emphasis on neuroinvasive and inflammatory processes of the central nervous system. Her experience in experimental models of Chagas disease and toxoplasmosis, along with her work on cognitive alterations, behavior and immune response, strengthens NPBC’s research lines in neuroinflammation, neuroinfection and comparative neuropathology.
Veterinary Epidemiologist · One Health & Neuroepidemiology
Epidemiological reasoning, One Health and population-level interpretation of neurological risk.
“At NPBC, I bring the epidemiological lens into neuroscience to quantify impacts, track zoonotic threats, and design integrated One Health strategies.”
Blanca combines veterinary epidemiology and environmental health to study neurological diseases across species, supporting NPBC with data-driven insights that strengthen prevention, biosecurity and ethical research.
Veterinary Surgeon · Orthopedics, Biomaterials & Experimental Surgery
Experimental surgery, biomaterials and structural approaches to neuroregeneration.
“At NPBC, I connect surgical innovation with biomaterials and cellular therapies to expand the frontiers of neuroregeneration, linking bone repair, structural stability and tissue integration to safeguard neural function.”
Jessica brings experience in traumatology, orthopedics, biomaterials and cellular therapies. Her work in clinical and experimental surgery strengthens NPBC’s preclinical models with rigor and translational impact, aligning protocols with the 3Rs for clearer outcomes in comparative neuroscience.
Veterinary Neurologist · Clinical Neuroscience & Translational Mentorship
Clinical neurology, brain–behavior interactions and translational mentoring.
“At NPBC, I bridge clinical neurology with translational neuropathology to strengthen the understanding of brain–behavior interactions across species.”
With experience in clinical practice, animal welfare and behavioral neuroscience, Kimberly contributes a clinical perspective on how nervous system dysfunction manifests in real contexts of care and rehabilitation. At NPBC, she supports the integration of clinical neurology with translational research and scientific mentorship.
The data and technological layer supporting scientific informatics, digital integrity and future biomedical interpretation systems.
Systems Engineer · Cybersecurity & Scientific Informatics
Digital security, scientific informatics and data integrity.
“At NPBC, I bring digital security, data integrity, and technological creativity into scientific environments where precision and ethics must coexist.”
Ana bridges information systems and research, enhancing NPBC’s digital platforms, data annotation tools and secure frameworks for open, innovative neuroscience.
The communication and educational layer translating scientific knowledge into ethical, accessible and globally connected narratives.
Comparative Education Researcher · Environmental Policy & Science Communication
Science communication, comparative education and international cooperation.
“At NPBC, I connect education, public policy, and science communication to open new pathways for neuroscience and global collaboration.”
Luisa brings the perspective of comparative education and environmental policy into neuroscience, helping NPBC amplify its impact through science communication and international cooperation.
