Alejandro Vallejo

Professor, UTESA

I am a biotechnologist and biosecurity specialist with active research and policy engagement at the intersection of synthetic biology, public health, and regulatory governance. My work combines molecular biology, genomics, and bioethics with the development and evaluation of biosafety and biotechnology regulatory frameworks in Latin America and the Caribbean. I have published peer-reviewed research on genomics, molecular diagnostics, and emerging biotechnologies, and I served as a national consultant on biosecurity for international organizations including FAO and PAHO/WHO and National organizations like the Ministry of Environment. My professional focus is on enabling responsible innovation in synthetic biology through evidence-based policy, capacity building, and applied research in resource-limited settings.