Adela Leiva Centeno, D MD
About Adela Leiva Centeno, D MD
Adela Leiva Centeno, D MD, is a Safety Scientist specializing in Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance at Canopy Growth Corporation in Montreal, Canada. She has an extensive educational background in dentistry and clinical research, holding multiple certifications and degrees from various institutions.
Work at Canopy Growth
Adela Leiva Centeno serves as a Safety Scientist in Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance at Canopy Growth Corporation. She has held this position since 2020, contributing her expertise in safety assessments and risk management within the cannabis industry. Based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, her role involves monitoring and evaluating the safety of products, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and implementing pharmacovigilance practices.
Education and Expertise
Adela Leiva Centeno has a diverse educational background in dentistry and clinical research. She studied at Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, earning a Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) from 2004 to 2009. She furthered her studies in Pediatric Dentistry at Universidad Kennedy, completing a program in Clinical Pediatric Dentistry in 2010. In addition, she is pursuing a Clinical Research Certification at CRA School of Montreal, achieving CCRP certification since 2018.
Background in Pharmacovigilance
Prior to her current role, Adela Leiva Centeno gained experience in pharmacovigilance and drug safety. She worked at Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals as a Pharmacovigilance and Drug Safety Specialist from 2018 to 2019. Following this, she joined Paladin Labs as a Pharmacovigilance Specialist from 2019 to 2020. These roles provided her with foundational knowledge and skills in monitoring drug safety and managing adverse event reporting.
Internship Experience
Adela Leiva Centeno completed an internship at CRA School of Montreal in 2018, where she engaged in Clinical Research Associate (CRA) and Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) training. This seven-month internship equipped her with practical experience in clinical research methodologies and regulatory compliance, enhancing her qualifications in the field.
Advanced Dental Studies
In addition to her primary dental education, Adela Leiva Centeno pursued advanced studies at Universidad Católica de Córdoba, focusing on various aspects of dentistry. She achieved qualifications in Comprehensive and Functional Dento-Maxilo-Facial Orthopedics, Integral Orthodontics, and Conventional and Current Fixed Prosthodontics. These studies reflect her commitment to expanding her expertise in dental sciences.