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Dr. Carmen Ayuso Garcia
Head of Medical Genetics Department
Consults at:
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Experience
40+ years
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Dr. Carmen Ayuso Garcia is the Head of the Medical Genetics Department.
Head of Medical Genetics Department
Consults at:
5.0
Dr. Carmen Ayuso García is the Head of the Medical Genetics Department at the Jiménez Díaz Foundation.
She serves as the Scientific Director of the IIS-FJD, contributing to the advancement of medical research.
With a career spanning over four decades, Dr. Ayuso has been actively involved in genetics and genomics since 1979.
She is renowned for her contributions to the dissemination of genetic and genomic advancements, participating in over 450 presentations, round tables, and conferences.
Dr. Ayuso has chaired and directed the Organizing Committees of more than 50 national and international conferences and courses.
Notably, she has overseen the organization of eight editions of the "International Meeting on Translational Research and Personalized Medicine."
Her expertise extends to bioethical implications in genetics and genomics, reflecting her commitment to ethical considerations in scientific progress.
Dr. Ayuso's leadership has played a pivotal role in shaping the field of medical genetics, influencing research, education, and clinical practice.
She is highly respected both nationally and internationally for her contributions to the field.
Dr. Carmen Ayuso García's dedication to advancing knowledge and fostering dialogue in medical genetics has left a lasting impact on the global scientific community.
Graduate in Medicine and Surgery, Complutense University of Madrid(1977)
Doctorate in Medicine and Surgery, Autonomous University of Madrid(1985)
RECOGNITIONS:
Honorary Professor:
Honorary Professor of the Department of Pediatrics, Autonomous University of Madrid.
Honorary Professor of the Department of Pathological Anatomy, Autonomous University of Madrid (Courses 1990 to 1992).
Honorary Professor of the Department of Gynecology, Autonomous University of Madrid (Courses 2002 to 2007).
Clinical Collaborator-Teaching Vice-Rector of Health Sciences. Department of Pediatrics, Autonomous University of Madrid. (2002 to 2008 academic years)
Membership in Scientific Societies:
Numerary Member of the Spanish Association of Human Genetics (AEGH). (Since 1980)
Numerary Member of the Spanish Association of Prenatal Diagnosis (AEDP). (Since 1988)
Member of the European Society of Human Genetics (ESHG). (No. 544) (Since 1990)
Member of the International Neurofibromatosis Association. (Since 1991)
Member of the Ibero-American Society of Human Genetics of North America. (Since 1994)
Membre du Club de Conseil Génétique de Langue Française. (Since 1996)
Member of the European Association for Vision and Eye Research (EVER). (Since 1998)
Member of the "International Society for Genetic Eye Diseases and Retinoblastoma (ISGEDR)". (Since 1999)
Management Positions in Scientific Societies:
Secretary of the Spanish Association for the Study of Human Genetics. (1983-1987)
Regional Coordinator of the Spanish Association of Prenatal Diagnosis (AEDP). (1991-1996).
Spanish Coordinator of the Concerted Action of the European Community: "Prevention of Blindness: Molecular Research and Medical care in Retinitis Pigmentosa". (1990 1999)
Spanish EMQN partner, representing Spain AEGH (July 2008- )
Member of Scientific and Technical Committees among which it is worth highlighting:
Member of the Bioethics Committee of Spain (December 21, 2007- October 2012)
Member of the Commission on Assisted Human Reproduction (2010- May 2013)
Coordinator of the Human Resources Program of the Health Research Fund (FIS) of the ISCIII (April 2012-)
Deputy Coordinator of the Medicine area National Agency for Evaluation and Prospective (ANEP) (May 1, 2006-2011)
Member of Editorial Committees:
Judge of "Spanish Annals of Pediatrics. (Years 1987, 1988, 1996, 1997)
Scientific advisor of VISION magazine (Since 1996- )
Editorial Committee of the journal "Ophthalmic Genetics" (May 2000- )
Member of the National Scientific Council of "Progress in Prenatal Diagnosis and Treatment" (January 2003-)
Reviewer of more than 20 national and international scientific journals: IOVS, Molecular Vision, European Journal Human Genetics, Clinical Genetics, Journal Medical Genetics, Archivos Españoles de Ophthalmología, Medicina Clínica, Journal of Ophthalmology, Journal of Pharmacogenetics, Human Mutation, Molecular Vision, Plos One, Orphanet, Human Psychopharmacology Clinical and Experimental, Anales de Pediatría, The Pharmacogenomics Journal, Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology, etc.
Evaluator in research programs:
General Directorate of Scientific and Technical Research (since 2002)
Health Research Fund (since 2001)
Wellcome Trust (since May 2006)
Evaluation of Biomedical and Health Sciences Research Projects and Projects of Excellence of the Autonomous Community of Andalusia (since 2008)
Galician Plan for Research, Development and Technological Innovation (INCITE) (since 2009)
Emerging Group Projects in Valencian Health Care Centers (since 2009)
MIUR Research Projects (Ministry of Education, University and Research) of the Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research (Since 2013)
