ICMR
Team
ICMR
Excellence in Specialized Care
Our scientific team, made up of researchers, doctors, nurses, assistants and support health personnel, has extensive experience in the field of clinical research. In addition, it works in close collaboration with the legal, financial and administrative departments, forming a perfectly coordinated team that provides an ideal environment to develop clinical trials in accordance with the highest quality standards, as well as exceptional patient care.
Pedro Jaén MD, PhD
President
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Álvaro González Cantero MD, PhD
General Manager
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Leyre Malet, PhD
Clinical Research and Development Director
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Sergio Vañó MD, PhD
Coordinator of the scientific committee
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Scientific Committee
Salvador González MD, PhD
Member of the scientific committee
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Luís Ríos Buceta MD, PhD
Member of the scientific committee
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Pablo Boixeda MD, PhD
Member of the scientific committee
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Rosa del Río MD
Member of the scientific committee
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Manuel Fernández Lorente MD, PhD
Member of the scientific committee
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David Saceda MD, PhD
Member of the scientific committee
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Patient Engagement and R+D Department
Carlota B. Abbad - Jaime de Aragón, PhD
R&D and Patient Engagement Lead
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Clinical Operations
Alberto Ramirez
Clinical Study Coordinator & Madrid Site Manager
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Lucia Defarges
Research Nurse
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Xanthe Heredia
Laboratoy Technician
Maja Przybylo
Clinical Study Coordinator
Raquel Herrador
Research Nurse / Clinical Study Coordinator
Clinical Team
Claudia Hunt
Clinical Team
Quality Assurance / Pharmacy
Montse Fernández Carazo, MsC
Quality Assurance / Pharmacy
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Dr. Pedro Jaén
President
MD, PhD
President and founder of the Pedro Jaén Group Clinic. Head of the Dermatology Service at the Ramón y Cajal University Hospital.
President of the Spanish Academy of Dermatology (2015-2022). Areas of interest: clinical dermatology, aesthetic dermatology, skin cancer.
Dr. Álvaro González Cantero
General Manager
MD, PhD
Director of the Psoriasis and Inflammatory Skin Diseases Research Program, Department of Dermatology, Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal.
Coordinator of Psoriasis and Inflammatory Skin Diseases at Clínica Grupo Pedro Jaén. Member of the International Psoriasis Council. Member of the Psoriasis Working Group of the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (AEDV). Member of the National Psoriasis Foundation.
Dr. Sergio Vañó
Coordinator of the Scientific Committee
MD, PhD
Dermatologist, trichologist, and hair-transplant surgeon; Director of the Trichology Unit at Ramón y Cajal University Hospital and of the Trichology and Hair Transplant Unit at the prestigious Pedro Jaén Group Clinic in Madrid.
He holds a PhD in Medicine and is an Associate Professor of Dermatology at the University of Alcalá.
Secretary General of the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (AEDV).
Clinical research coordinator of the Dermatology Department at Ramón y Cajal University Hospital. Coordinator of the Spanish Trichology Group.
Secretary General of the European Hair Research Society. Director of the International Master’s Program in Trichology and Hair Transplantation.
Dr. Salvador Gonzalez
Scientific Committee
MD, PhD
Dr. Salvador González Rodríguez is a medical specialist in confocal microscopy. He is part of the Skin Cancer Diagnosis Unit at the Pedro Jaén Group (Madrid).
Currently, he is an accredited professor and associate professor of Dermatology in the Department of Medicine and Medical Specialties at the University of Alcalá de Henares (Madrid), advisor to the Dermatology Service at Ramón y Cajal University Hospital (Madrid), practitioner at the Dermatology Service at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (NY, USA), and associate professor in the Department of Dermatology at Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA.
Additionally, he is the president of the International Confocal Microscopy Society and the Spanish Confocal Microscopy Group, an honorary member, chosen for his recognized work in the USA, of the American Dermatological Association.
Dr. González holds the distinction of being a world expert in Biotechnology and Healthcare according to Who’s Who in the USA and is a member of the leading international clinical and research academies. He is also one of the most prolific dermatologists in publishing research studies in this medical area internationally over the last 25 years. His research work has resulted in 8 patents of interest to pharmaceutical and technological companies.
Dr. Luis Ríos Buceta
Scientific Committee
MD, PhD
Dr. Luis Ríos Buceta is a medical specialist in dermatological surgery. He is part of the Skin Cancer Unit and the Facial Aesthetic Unit of the Pedro Jaén Group. He specializes in cutaneous oncological surgery, Mohs surgery, as well as in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer.
He is currently an associate physician in the Dermatology Department of the Ramón y Cajal University Hospital in Madrid and head of the Dermatologic Surgery Unit of this center.
He is also a member of the Board of the European Society of Mohs Micrographic Surgery and of the Spanish Melanoma Group, as well as a member of the editorial board of the journal Actas Dermosifiliográficas.
He has been secretary of the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (AEDV) and has enjoyed stays in prestigious centers in the field of dermatological surgery and Mohs surgery, both in Spain, Portugal and the USA.
Dr. Pablo Boixeda
Scientific Committee
MD, PhD
Dr. Pablo Boixeda is a dermatologist, specialist in laser, clinical and aesthetic dermatology and coordinator of the Laser Unit of the Pedro Jaén Group. He is also head of the Dermatological Laser Unit at the Ramón y Cajal University Hospital in Madrid.
He is an expert in laser and/or pulsed light treatment of dermatological pathologies such as rosacea, couperose, birthmarks, hemangiomas, sunspots and acne. In addition, he is a specialist in the use of this technology in rejuvenation and scar treatments.
He is Associate Professor of Dermatology at the University of Alcalá de Henares (Madrid) and was part of the Department of Dermatology and Laser at Boston Hospital, part of Harvard University.
Dr. Pablo Boixeda, MD, was honored in 2022 with the Leon Goldman Award in recognition of his excellence in clinical research, patient care and education related to medical lasers, as well as his drive for research and innovation with this technology.
He actively and constantly participates in congresses all over the world and is a regular guest at the most important national and international congresses. He also acts as a consultant for entities linked to the development of laser technology, mainly in the USA.
Dr. Manuel Fernández Lorente
Scientific Committee
MD, PhD
Dr. Manuel Fernández Lorente is a dermatologist and medical coordinator of the Clinical Dermatology and Facial Aesthetics Units of the Pedro Jaén Group.
He is a specialist in the early diagnosis of skin cancer and melanoma and non-invasive treatment of skin cancer; pioneer in Spain in the treatment of skin cancer with topical products. He is also an expert in the monitoring of moles by means of digital dermoscopy and the Vectra 360 system.
A specialist in aesthetic dermatology, Dr. Fernandez is an expert in the use of fractionated lasers and in the use of botulinum toxin for clinical and aesthetic treatments.
He is also one of the most prestigious experts in the treatment of acne, being a pioneer in the introduction of biophotonic therapy in Spain.
Dr. Fernández is a professor accredited by the Spanish Academy of Dermatology in aesthetic dermatology techniques for specialist dermatologists and scientific coordinator of the Dermomap project.
Dr. Rosa del Río
Scientific Committee
MD
Dr. Rosa del Río Reyes is a dermatologist and director of the Facial Aesthetics Unit of the Pedro Jaén Group.
He specializes in advanced wrinkle treatment and skin rejuvenation using non-surgical methods combining botulinum toxin, hyaluronic acid, mesotherapy, peelings, platelet-rich plasma or laser technology.
In addition, she is an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of skin blemishes, both solar lentigines and melasma, as well as in the early diagnosis and follow-up of skin blemishes, moles, skin cancer and melanoma with digital dermoscopy. He is also a specialist in the treatment of acne with medication and/or laser treatment individualized for each patient.
Dr. Del Río is a member of the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (AEDV) and the Spanish Group of Cosmetics and Dermatological Therapeutics (GEDET). She is also coordinator of the Master in Aesthetic Dermatology at the University of Alcalá de Henares where she also has a teaching role. She teaches Dermatology in postgraduate courses for Primary Care physicians.
Finally, he is a regular speaker at Dermatology and Aesthetic Medicine congresses and participates regularly in publications on his specialty in different national and international journals for health professionals.
Dr. David Saceda
Scientific Committee
MD, PhD
Dr. David Saceda Corralo is a dermatologist, specialist in Trichology and hair surgery at the Trichology and Hair Transplant Unit of the Pedro Jaén Group and at the Ramón y Cajal University Hospital in Madrid.
Trained in several international hospitals, Saceda is an expert in frontal fibrosing alopecia and other cicatricial alopecias, as well as a teaching collaborator in Dermatology and Medical Simulation at the University of Alcalá de Henares (Madrid).
Dr. Saceda collaborates in the Spanish Trichology Group (GET), sponsored by the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (AEDV), is a member of the Trichology Research Group (#tricoHRC) of the Ramón y Cajal University Hospital, the International Society of Dermatoscopy and the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV).
In addition, he is the author of numerous research papers on his areas of expertise and a speaker at national and international courses and congresses, mainly in the areas of trichology, clinical research and medical education.
Alberto Ramirez
Clinical Study Coordinator & Madrid Site Manager
Psychologist & Clinical Trial Coordinator. In recent years, research work within the field of dermatology led to further training and specialisation in clinical trials. With over four years of experience as a Clinical Trial Coordinator at Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal, this role was subsequently continued at ICMR, carrying out the same responsibilities.
Lucia Defarges
Research Nurse
Nurse with experience in dermatology and clinical research, especially in studies focused on chronic inflammatory diseases, and training in clinical trial coordination.
Carlota B. Abbad – Jaime de Aragón
R&D and Patient Engagement
PhD
Biotechnologist and holds a PhD in Dermatology from the University of Alcalá, with a Master’s degree in Business of Biotechnology and professional experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
Her research focuses on psoriasis, systemic inflammation, and cardiovascular biomarkers, fields in which she has authored multiple publications in high-impact scientific journals. She has presented her work at national and international conferences and has extensive experience managing observational and translational clinical studies.
Her career combines advanced scientific training with a strong ability to lead and develop innovative biomedical projects.
Montse Fernández Carazo
Pharmacy / Quality Assurance
MSc
Degree in Pharmacy from the University of Alcalá with a Master’s Degree in Pharmaceutical and Parapharmaceutical Industry from CESIF. She has extensive experience in the area of Quality Assurance and Pharmacy.
Leyre Malet
Clinical Research and Development Director
PhD
PhD in Microbiology. With more than 17 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry and in Clinical Research, both in pharmaceutical companies and in national and international CROs. Throughout his career, he has held various roles as CRA, Clinical Study Manager, Medical Manager and Business Development Director. These responsibilities have provided him with a deep understanding of research needs and client priorities.
Her extensive background covers the management of clinical trials from phase I to phase IV, as well as RWE projects. Specializing in providing the highest quality services, while taking care of business development integration and growth.
Maja Przybylo
Clinical Study Coordinator
Graduate in Pharmacy from the Medical University of Warsaw, she redirected her career towards clinical research after several years of experience in the pharmaceutical field, specializing in clinical trial coordination through the CECIC Master’s Degree. She currently works in this area, with a particular focus on patient follow-up, visit coordination and data management.
Claudia Hunt
Clinical Team
Dermatology specialist with more than a decade of medical experience and advanced training in immune-mediated diseases. She has carried out significant work as a sub-investigator in multiple clinical trials. Her professional background also includes a key role within the medical department of the pharmaceutical industry, contributing her scientific and clinical expertise in immune-mediated skin diseases to the development of new therapeutic solutions.
Xanthe Heredia
Laboratory technician
Laboratory technician involved in clinical research in the field of dermatology. She currently works on clinical trials, participating in the processing and handling of samples, as well as in different procedures and tasks related to study development and patient follow-up.
Raquel Herrador
Research Nurse / Clinical Study Coordinator
Nurse with extensive clinical experience and a background in clinical research and clinical trials. She has carried out clinical care and research support roles in different studies, integrating patient care with coordination and work within multidisciplinary teams.