Ana Sanchez Azofra
Medical Doctor
San Diego,CA
Summary
Hardworking and passionate medical doctor with specialization in Pulmonary medicine, with experience in blast research and managing clinical trials. Has strong organizational skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
University Of California San Diego
05.2021 - Current
- Led clinical trial conception, design and execution to address cardiovascular outcomes in response to use of positive airway pressure devices in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Recruiting rate of 10 patients/week. Ongoing study.
- Led research project aimed at discovering potential genetic susceptibility to COVID-19 infection among Latino population. This collaborative initiative involved teams from both US and Mexico. Received responses from 1300 participants, of which 405 were recruited for study. Currently, in process of analyzing collected data.
- Led research project to analyze cardiovascular and metabolic outcomes of exposure to concomitant intermittent and sustained hypoxia in animal mouse model mimicking COPD-OSA overlap syndrome. Manuscript in preparation.
- Led research project using mathematical algorithms to calculate heart rate variability associated with apnea events and relationship with development of subclinical atherosclerosis. Manuscript in preparation.
- Engaged in international collaboration with globally renowned research groups, such as Dr. Marin's team at University of Zaragoza and Dr. Ferran Barbe at IRBLleida, demonstrating commitment to impactful cross-border research efforts.
- Engaged in collaboration with worldwide acclaimed research teams from leading universities across US, including Harvard University (Dr. Ali Azarbarzin), John Hodgkin University (Dr. Luu Pham), University of California San Francisco (Prof. Jonathan Terdiman), and University of California San Diego (Prof. Atul Malhotra), fostering network of impactful academic partnerships.
- Authored more than 20 professional scientific papers for publishing in peer-reviewed journals and presented results at International Conferences (such as American Thoracic Society Conference and European Respiratory Society Congress).
- Proficiency in grant writing, consistently securing funding through well-crafted proposals at well known institutions such as (American Heart Association, National Institute of Health and FAME foundation).
- Leveraged interpersonal and communication skills to mentor PhD, graduate and undergraduate students.
- Maintained accurate records of research findings and provided statistical analysis of data results.
- Worked to improve collective knowledge of sleep disordered breathing, cardiovascular risk, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Medical Doctor, Pulmonologist
La Princesa University Hospital
05.2020 - 04.2021
- Led acute intermediate respiratory care unit during COVID-19 pandemic with more than 100 patients/month being admitted to unit.
- Led post-COVID syndrome clinic with more than 1000 patients experience.
- Provided emergent medical care and treatment for life-threatening injuries and illnesses related with lung and sleep disorders to thousand of patients.
- Collaborated in clinical trials in emerging drugs to treat COVID-19 such us Tocilizumab.
- Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from acute and chronic pulmonary and sleep conditions, with special interest in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and obstructive sleep apnea.
- Delivered comprehensive courses to primary care physicians, educating them on diverse inhaler types, their distinct molecules, and varied applications, enhancing their proficiency in prescribing tailored treatments for respiratory patients.
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists, and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
- Admitted and treated patients as part of hospital's 24-hour on-call services.
Resident Doctor
La Princesa University Hospital
05.2016 - 05.2020
- Train on all different types of acute and chronic pulmonary diseases (such as pulmonary hypertension, interstitial lung diseases, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, bronchiectasis, cystic fibrosis, pulmonary embolism, sleep breathing disorders, pneumonia, tuberculosis, lung cancer, pneumothorax, pleural effusion, pulmonary edema...).
- Provided emergent medical care and treatment for life-threatening injuries and illnesses.
- Admitted and treated patients as part of hospital's 24-hour on-call services. With more than 6000 hours of shifts.
- Received education on humanization of medicine, bioethics, and physician-patient relationships to strengthened understanding of approaching medical practice from more humane perspective, ensuring ethical balance in all clinical decisions, and fostering empathetic and effective communication with patients to achieve comprehensive and high-quality care.
Education
M.D. - Medicine
University of The Basque Country
Bilbao, Basque Country06.2015
Skills
- Clinical Trials and Research
- Project Management
- Data Analysis
- Manuscript Authoring
- Grant Writing
- Professional Relationships
- Good comunicator
- Lab Experimentation
- Biomarker Detection
- Event Organization
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Basque
Limited Working
Timeline
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
University Of California San Diego
05.2021 - Current
Medical Doctor, Pulmonologist
La Princesa University Hospital
05.2020 - 04.2021
Resident Doctor
La Princesa University Hospital
05.2016 - 05.2020
M.D. - Medicine
University of The Basque Country