Carlos Bravo Vega

Carlos is a Chemical engineer who holds a master's degree in biomedical engineering and a PhD in engineering from the University of Los Andes. His main interest lies in eco-epidemiology, focusing on understanding how wildlife and humans interact. He's particularly concerned about snakebite, a disease that affects many people in Colombia, especially those in rural and poor areas. Carlos is dedicated to finding ways to prevent snakebites and improve the lives of vulnerable communities.

Currently, Carlos works as a professor in the Biomedical Engineering Department at the University of Los Andes, and he is member of the Grupo de Investigación en Biología Matemática y Computacional BIOMAC. He collaborates with organizations like the Clodomiro Picado Institute in Costa Rica and the Fundacion Herpetologica Gustavo Orces in Ecuador on projects related to venomous snakes and snakebite prevention. Through his work, Carlos aims to improve our understanding of eco-epidemiology and develop practical ways to reduce the harm caused by snakebites.

March 2024