Aimesther O. Betancourt
About Aimesther O. Betancourt
Aimesther O. Betancourt is a Formulation Scientist at Corealis Pharma Inc., where she has worked since 2008. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Matanzas, Cuba, and has extensive experience in pharmaceutical formulation and product development techniques.
Work at Corealis Pharma
Aimesther O. Betancourt has been employed at Corealis Pharma Inc. as a Formulation Scientist since 2008. In this role, she has contributed to the development of pharmaceutical formulations, ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). Her responsibilities include developing experimental protocols and conducting tests for research and development projects. She is also involved in cGMP stability storage and testing, as well as the manufacturing of clinical trial materials for Phase I and II studies.
Education and Expertise
Aimesther O. Betancourt holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Universidad de Matanzas Camilo Cienfuegos, which she completed from 1988 to 1994. She furthered her education at Université du Québec à Montréal, earning a Master's degree in Chemistry and a Certificate in Chemical Analysis between 2003 and 2007. Additionally, she studied advanced mass spectrometry and chromatography at Université de Montréal. Her expertise encompasses various formulation and product development techniques, including direct compression, wet granulation, and dry granulation.
Background
Aimesther O. Betancourt began her academic journey in Havana, Cuba, where she studied at Instituto Politécnico de Química and obtained a degree as an Analytical Chemistry Technician from 1985 to 1988. She transitioned to Canada for further studies, completing her advanced coursework at Université de Montréal and Université du Québec à Montréal. Prior to her current position, she worked as an Auxiliaire d'enseignement at Université du Québec à Montréal from 2005 to 2007, where she gained experience in the academic environment.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Aimesther O. Betancourt has been involved in significant aspects of pharmaceutical formulation and manufacturing. She has played a key role in the development of experimental protocols and the testing of pharmaceutical formulations. Her work supports production during the transfer of technological projects and addresses troubleshooting of manufacturing issues, demonstrating her commitment to maintaining high standards in pharmaceutical development.