Dr. Paulina Carmona-Mora is a distinguished biochemist and medical scientist with extensive experience in academic research and science policy. Currently serving as a Visiting Professor at the Floret Center for Advanced Genomics and Bioinformatics Research, she brings a wealth of expertise in molecular biomarkers, stroke genetics, and global science diplomacy.

She has extensive expertise in genomic disorders and molecular profiling in disease. She completed her undergraduate degree in Biochemistry in Chile, earned her PhD in Medical Sciences in Australia, and obtained her postdoctoral training at the University of California, Davis, USA.

Dr. Carmona-Mora’s research focuses on understanding gene expression and regulation in neurological and developmental disorders, using molecular and genomic tools to investigate pathophysiology and facilitate biomarker discovery.

Beyond research, she has served as a member of the Global Young Academy, Ekpa’palek, and UN SDSN Youth. She is actively involved in numerous international and interdisciplinary initiatives related to science policy and science diplomacy.

Dr. Carmona-Mora is currently an expert reviewer for the GEO-7 United Nations Environment Programme report, a member of the Global Roster of Experts of the International Science Council, and serves on the ORCID Researcher Advisory Council. She maintains her personal website at www.paulinacarmona.com.