Gabriel Villafuerte MD, PhD
About Gabriel Villafuerte MD, PhD
Gabriel Villafuerte MD, PhD, serves as the Chief Medical Officer at Actipulse Neuroscience, where he focuses on expanding access to neuromodulation technologies for neurodegenerative disorders. He is dedicated to integrating artificial intelligence into neuroscience and leads a multidisciplinary team in technology development.
Current Role as Chief Medical Officer
Gabriel Villafuerte serves as the Chief Medical Officer at Actipulse Neuroscience, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he focuses on expanding access to neuromodulation technologies aimed at improving the quality of life for patients, particularly those with neurodegenerative disorders. He leads a multidisciplinary team that includes neuroengineers, fostering a collaborative environment for the development of innovative neuromodulation solutions.
Previous Experience at Actipulse Neuroscience
Prior to his current role, Gabriel Villafuerte worked at Actipulse Neuroscience in various capacities. He served as Head of Clinical Research from 2019 to 2020 and as a Research Collaborator from 2017 to 2018. His tenure at the company in Mexico provided him with valuable experience in clinical research and collaboration within the field of neuromodulation.
Education and Expertise
Gabriel Villafuerte holds a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, which he earned from 2010 to 2016. He further pursued advanced studies in Neuroscience, achieving a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from the same institution between 2015 and 2018. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in both medicine and neuroscience.
Focus on Artificial Intelligence in Neuroscience
Gabriel Villafuerte is passionate about integrating Artificial Intelligence into the fields of neuroscience and medicine. He aims to leverage AI to address complex problems within these domains, enhancing the capabilities of neuromodulation technologies and improving patient outcomes.
Co-founding Actipulse Neuroscience
Gabriel Villafuerte co-founded Actipulse Neuroscience, a company dedicated to the development of non-invasive neuromodulation technologies. His involvement in the founding of the company reflects his commitment to advancing innovative solutions in the field of neuroscience.