Dr. Luca Elizabeth Alvarez-Palazuelos is a highly trained practitioner in the fields of neuroscience and neurology. She has competence in fundamental neuroscience and applied neurology, as well as experience writing and publishing scientific articles. Her research focuses on neuroregeneration, cerebral vascular disease, neuro-oncology, and translational neuroscience. Among her awards and honors are the "Ricardo Miledi Neuroscience Training Program," the American Academy of Neurology, the Grass Foundation, and CONACyT. She is a visionary leader who orchestrates UAG SOM's research endeavors as Research Director. Fostering a culture of research, innovation, and scholarly activity by combining scientific expertise with administrative acumen Dr. Alvarez-Palazuelos contributes significantly to the academic reputation of the school by overseeing cutting-edge research endeavors, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and aligning research goals with broader institutional objectives, thereby strengthening the school's position as a center for impactful medical research.