Cecilia Huaman, MSc Mph PhD
About Cecilia Huaman, MSc Mph PhD
Cecilia Huaman, MSc MPH PhD, is the Founder and Principal Consultant at Biomed Consultants LLC, specializing in vaccine development and immunology. With extensive experience in clinical research and a strong academic background, she has contributed to advancements in drug development for infectious diseases and therapeutics.
Work at Biomed Consultants LLC
Cecilia Huaman serves as the Founder and Principal Consultant at Biomed Consultants LLC since 2018. In this role, she utilizes her extensive background in immunology and vaccine development to provide consulting services. Her focus includes advancing drug development for small and medium pharmaceutical companies, particularly in the areas of vaccines against infectious diseases and therapeutics for cancer and autoimmune diseases.
Education and Expertise
Cecilia Huaman holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical Sciences with a specialization in Molecular Parasitology from Nagasaki University, completed between 2000 and 2004. She also earned a Master's Degree in Immunology and Microbiology from Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia in 1997. Additionally, she has a Master's Degree in Public Health from the University of California, Berkeley, obtained in 2016, and a Certificate in Drug and Medical Device Development from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Emeritus in 2019.
Professional Experience
Cecilia Huaman has held various significant positions throughout her career. She worked as a Director of Immunology and Diagnostics at Rational Vaccines from 2020 to 2021. Prior to that, she served as a Senior Staff Scientist in Immunobiology at Advanced Bioscience Laboratories from 2009 to 2015. Her experience also includes a postdoctoral fellowship at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease, NIH, focusing on malaria vaccine development from 2004 to 2009.
Achievements in Vaccine Development
Cecilia Huaman has contributed to the development of vaccines against tuberculosis, HIV, and other pathogens since transitioning to the industry in 2009. She has served as a Subject Matter Expert in the design, execution, and analysis of Immunogenicity Vaccine Studies. Her work has involved implementing laboratories compliant with GLP, ICH-GCP, and GCLP regulations, ensuring adherence to FDA standards during her tenure in Clinical Research Organizations.
Workshops and Community Engagement
Cecilia Huaman conducts workshops focused on burnout recovery for high-achieving professional women. She emphasizes strategies to help women recover from burnout while maintaining their career trajectories. This initiative reflects her commitment to supporting women's health and well-being in professional settings.