Sarah Villarroel

Medical doctor with Honor Cum Laude distinction and experience in scientific writing, data management, and clinical care in both hospital and community settings. Currently undergoing the recognition of my medical degree in Spain. Highly adaptable, with strong communication skills and a commitment to continuous learning.

• Analyzing the information of oxidative stress in microgravity mediums - Developed a antioxidant mix that could aid in diminishing the accelerated aging in manned space missions
• Analyzing the Leishmania species in the rain forest of Ecuador - Participated in the research group of M.D. Ph.D Gulnara Borja with the goal of identifying the species and subspecies of Leishmania in Ecuador and their virulence factors.

• Gómez, X., Sanon, S., Zambrano, K., Asquel, S., Bassantes, M., Morales, J. E., Otáñez, G., Pomaquero, C., Villarroel, S., Zurita, A., Calvache, C., Celi, K., Contreras, T., Corrales, D., Naciph, M. B., Peña, J., & Caicedo, A. (2021). Key points for the development of antioxidant cocktails to prevent cellular stress and damage caused by reactive oxygen species (ROS) during manned space missions. Npj Microgravity, 7(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41526-021-00162-8

• Medical Translator & Health Support Coordinator
  International Medical Relief Team – Quito and Ibarra, Ecuador | 2023
  - Provided real-time translation during consultations for international medical teams
  - Assisted with logistics, health education, and data collection in rural areas
  - Coordinated meetings and activities with local volunteers and medical students
  - Acted as local health provider alongside international staff

• Observer in Pediatric Neurology – Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
  Philadelphia, USA | 🗓 Feb 2022 – May 2022
  - Observed EEG readings in complex epilepsy cases
  - Participated in consultations on neurogenic diseases and intensive care
  - Analyzed rare neurogenic conditions
• Gastroenterology – Military Hospital of Quito
  Quito, Ecuador | Jan 2020 – Mar 2020
  - Observed and assisted in digestive system procedures
  - Participated in evaluation and management of common GI disorders
• Family and Community Medicine – Type A Health Center of Cumbayá
  Quito, Ecuador | Sept 2019 – Dec 2019
  - Delivered primary care to individuals and communities
  - Participated in prevention and health promotion programs

• Medical and clinical training
• Experience in international academic environments
• Knowledge of clinical research methodologies
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, OneNote)
• Scientific writing and literature review
• Strong communication skills in Spanish and English
• Teamwork in multidisciplinary and multicultural settings
• Project coordination and time management
• Adaptability to new academic and cultural contexts
• Commitment to biomedical research, especially in neurology

• English (C2)
• Spanish (LATAM native speacker)
• German (A2)