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BIRTH AND EARLY YEARS IN PANAMA
sandra lopez was born in panama city
she showed an early interest in science -
bachelor´s in biology
She studied biology at the University of Panama, where she earned her undergraduate degree -
master's and p.hD. in france
Lopez moved to France to purse a master's and later a PhD in virology and immunology at Aix- university -
Retuns to panama and stars gorlgas institute
She returned to Panama and joined the Gorgas Memorial Institute for Health studies,where she began focusing on viral diseases like dengue and sika -
Recognitions
She receiveda multiple awards and grants for her contributions to virology and public health. -
advocate for women in science
Lopez actively promotes the participation of women and youth in science,inspiring the next panmanian generation