Editorial Team
Main Contact
Olga Lucía Ostos Ortiz, PhD
Editor-in-Chief – Unicolmayor, Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia, Bogotá D.C., Colombia
Phone: [+57] 321 495 7085
Email: olgaostosortiz@gmail.com
Support Contact
Jorge Hernández
Phone: [+57] 1 344 3700
Email: hemeroteca@unad.edu.co
Editorial Team
Olga Lucía Ostos Ortiz, PhD – Editor-in-Chief, Bogotá, Colombia
Dr. Olga Lucía Ostos Ortiz is a Microbiologist and holds a PhD in Engineering and Sciences with specialization in Data Modeling. She also pursued doctoral studies in Biochemistry, has received an Honorary Doctorate in Education, and earned two Master’s degrees with honors: one in Human Genetics and another in Public Administration.
She is currently Scientific Director of the Instituto de Pensamiento Liberal. She has served as National Director of Research and Innovation at Universidad Santo Tomás (2016–2023), Advisor to the Academic and Research Vice-Rectory at UNAD (2011–2024), Director of the Research Office and Editor of NOVA Journal at Universidad Colegio Mayor de Cundinamarca, and Editorial Director at Universidad Antonio Nariño.
Recognized as a Senior Researcher (Category I) by Minciencias (2023), she has an H-index of 25 (Scholar/PoP). Her academic background integrates human genetics, molecular biology, data science, research management, innovation, and scholarly publishing. She has led numerous research projects addressing science, technology, and public policy, strategic knowledge management, sustainability, cancer genetics, and molecular diagnostics of infectious diseases.
She has published books, book chapters, and more than 140 scientific articles in indexed national and international journals. She is Editor-in-Chief of NOVA Journal, the Interamerican Journal of Research, Education and Pedagogy (RIIEP), and the International Journal of the Instituto de Pensamiento Liberal.
Her academic work has been recognized with several awards, including the Honorary Doctorate in Education, distinctions for the social impact of her research, and multiple meritorious mentions for theses and research projects. She is also a Full Member of the Hispano-American Academy of Doctors.
Associate Editor
José Antonio Rodríguez Montes PhD.
Nationality: Spanish
Doctor in Medicine and Surgery with Extraordinary Award and a Diploma in Nutrition from the University of Granada. Specialist in General and Digestive Surgery, he completed part of his training in Cambridge, Paris, and other leading European centers.
He served as Head of the Department of General and Digestive Surgery at La Paz University Hospital (Madrid) and as Emeritus Professor at the Autonomous University of Madrid, where he was Full Professor, Chair of the Department of Surgery, and Dean of the Faculty of Medicine.
Author of more than 270 scientific articles, 29 books, and 120 book chapters, with over 560 conference papers and 28 research projects directed. He has supervised over one hundred doctoral theses and holds five recognized research evaluation periods.
Member of the Royal National Academy of Medicine of Spain, the Royal Academy of Doctors of Spain, the European Academy of Sciences and Arts, and the Academy of Surgical Research (USA), among other institutions. He has been a visiting professor at universities across Europe and the Americas and advisor for R&D programs in Spain and Italy.
He has received the Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise, numerous academic and scientific medals, as well as national and international research awards. He holds an Honorary Doctorate from the Catholic University Nueva España (Miami).
Editorial / Scientific Committee
Ian James Martins PhD.
Nationality: Australian
ORCID: 0000-0002-2390-1501
Scopus Author ID: 7103152779
Web of Science ID: AAC-3215-2020
ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ian-Martins
Senior Researcher at the Centre of Excellence for Alzheimer's Disease Research and Care, Edith Cowan University, Australia, with over 30 years of experience in biomedical research specializing in endocrinology, metabolism, diabetes, and neurobiology.
He has been awarded the Nobel Research Award 2024 and recognized as a Top 1% Global Reviewer by PUBLONS. He is currently Editor-in-Chief of 15+ indexed scientific journals and reviewer for over 200 international journals including Nature, PLOS ONE, and MDPI.
His research focuses on developing biomarkers for neurodegenerative diseases, the anti-aging gene Sirtuin 1, and nutritional therapies for diabetes and Alzheimer's. He has published over 500 scientific works with more than 34,500 accumulated citations and an h-index of 257.
Main specialties: Anti-aging genes, Alzheimer's disease, Type 2 diabetes, NAFLD, Biomarkers, Nutrition, Microbiota, Mitochondrial biology, COVID-19.
Arun Kumar PhD.
ORCID ID: 0000-0002-8800-0296
Professor of Biochemistry at the Jagannath Gupta Institute of Medical Sciences and Hospital, West Bengal University of Health Sciences, Kolkata, India. He holds a PhD in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka (2009), and a Master's degree in Medical Biochemistry from JIPMER, Pondicherry (1998). He brings over 26 years of experience in teaching, research, and clinical laboratory practice across institutions in India, Nepal, and China.
Editorial Experience: Editor-in-Chief of the Asian Journal of Medical Sciences and Asian Journal of Biomedical Research; Principal Editor of International Archives of Medicine (Cardiovascular Biology Section); Associate Editor of Nepal Journal of Epidemiology; Editorial Board Member of Heart Asia BMJ Journals; Peer reviewer for more than 25 internationally indexed scientific journals.
Scientific Production: Author of over 144 publications in PubMed and Scopus-indexed journals, specializing in cardiovascular biochemistry, oxidative stress, diabetes mellitus, and biomarkers. He has published 8 academic books and maintains active research lines in cardiovascular risk factors in normolipidemic patients and molecular diagnostics.
Additional Academic Credentials: NET-UGC-CSIR certified (1996, 1997); Iron Deficiency Detection Program certified (Nepal/Boston); PhD and MSc supervisor in Biomedical Sciences; External examiner at universities in India and Nepal.
Research Areas: Cardiovascular biochemistry, oxidative stress biomarkers, risk factors in acute myocardial infarction, advanced clinical diagnostic techniques, and multidrug-resistant tuberculosis.
Academic Services: Former Dean of Student Affairs (2018-2022), MBBS Program Coordinator, and faculty member in international medical programs. Active member of biomedical scientific societies with recognition for contributions to international medical education.
Adham Farouk Mohammad PhD.
ORCID: 0000-0003-3940-7062
Scopus Author ID: 56810930500
Professor and Chairman, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Alexandria Faculty of Medicine, Egypt
Dr. Adham Farouk Mohammad obtained his Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from Alexandria University, Egypt, in 1994, graduating with honors of excellence. He subsequently completed his Master’s degree in Surgery at the same institution in 2001, followed by his Doctorate in Surgery in 2008.
He currently serves as Professor and Head of the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Egypt.
His professional expertise focuses on plastic and reconstructive surgery, with particular emphasis on facial aesthetic surgery, rhinoplasty, cleft lip and palate reconstruction, facial oncoplastic surgery, comprehensive burn management and sequelae treatment, as well as both reconstructive and aesthetic breast surgery.
Dr. Farouk has more than 29 years of experience in medicine and 25 years specifically dedicated to plastic surgery. Since 2006, he has directed his private clinic and actively participated in humanitarian medical missions in conflict zones, including Gaza, Libya, and Sudan, during the period 2009–2012, performing over 140 reconstructive surgeries.
His academic contributions include more than 20 scientific articles published in internationally indexed journals of high repute, such as the Journal of Dental Research – Clinical & Translational Research, the European Journal of Plastic Surgery, and Facial Plastic Surgery. He has also been an invited speaker at more than 25 international conferences.
He holds active memberships in globally recognized professional organizations, including the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (since 2018), the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (since 2015), the European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery (since 2010), and the American Cleft Palate–Craniofacial Association (since 2010).
Javier Aranceta Bartrina, PhD
Nationality: Spanish
Physician, PhD in Nutrition, with specialization in Preventive Medicine, Public Health, and Dietetics at the University of Nancy (France) and the University of Perugia (Italy). He served as Municipal Physician and Director of the Community Nutrition Unit of the Bilbao City Council (1985–2013). Since 1991, he has been Professor of Community Nutrition at the University of Navarra, with teaching experience at several universities in Spain and Latin America.
He is President of the Spanish Academy of Nutrition and Food Sciences (AEN), Full Member of the Royal Academy of Medicine of the Basque Country and of the European Royal Academy of Doctors, as well as Corresponding Member of the Royal National Academy of Medicine. He has directed the Foundation for Nutritional Research and coordinated landmark projects such as ENPE and Perseo, and is an affiliated researcher at CIBERobn of the Carlos III Health Institute.
Author of 25 books and editor of more than 40 monographs, he has published over 480 scientific papers in the fields of nutrition and public health, reaching an H-index of 81 (Google Scholar). He is Editor-in-Chief of the Spanish Journal of Community Nutrition (RENC) and of Dieta Sana-FIT. His academic and scientific contributions have been recognized with numerous national and international awards, including the Grande Covián Award (2007), Mediterranean Diet Foundation Award (2006), Gregorio Marañón Award (2014), and the Magda Heras International Award (2019).
Holding also a PhD in Journalism, he is a Member of the Royal Academy of Gastronomy and Director of the Chair of Gastronomy and Nutrition at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. His work integrates scientific research with dissemination and the promotion of traditional and sustainable gastronomy within the Slow Food movement. He is currently President of the Royal Academy of Medicine of the Basque Country.
Francisco López Muñoz PhD.
Nationality: Spanish
Professor of Pharmacology and Vice-Rector for Research, Science and Doctoral Studies
Universidad Camilo José Cela
Francisco López Muñoz is a distinguished figure in the Spanish and international academic and scientific landscape, with an exceptional career spanning research in neurosciences, psychopharmacology, and medical humanities. He holds a doctorate in Medicine and Surgery from the Universidad Complutense de Madrid and a doctorate in Spanish Language and Literature from the Universidad de Alcalá. He currently serves as Vice-Rector for Research, Science and Doctoral Studies at the Universidad Camilo José Cela, where he also acts as Director of the International Doctoral School and President of the Research Ethics Committee.
His academic prestige is reflected in his membership in over twenty national and international academies, being a Full Member of the European Royal Academy of Doctors and the European Academy of Sciences and Arts of Salzburg, Lifetime Member of the World Academy of Arts and Culture (UNESCO), and Corresponding Member of multiple institutions in Spain and Latin America, including the National Academies of Medicine of Colombia, Venezuela, Paraguay, Dominican Republic, Bolivia, and Costa Rica.
In the research field, López Muñoz has developed a prolific career with over 798 scientific publications, 31 edited books, and 241 book chapters, particularly excelling in neuropsychopharmacology, drug dependencies, neurobiology of aggression, and the history of psychopharmacology. His work has been internationally recognized with an H-index of 47 and a total impact factor exceeding 526 points. Among his most influential works is the three-volume "History of Psychopharmacology," considered a worldwide reference in the specialty.
Dr. López Muñoz has been honored with numerous awards and recognitions, including the Euskadi Research Prize, several awards from Universidad Camilo José Cela, and distinctions from Spanish medical academies. Additionally, he holds decorations such as the Civil Guard Merit Cross and the Silver Cross, and is also a Commander of the Pontifical Order of Knighthood of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. His scientific outreach work through The Conversation España has achieved great media impact, with over 87 articles published in national and international media.
Antonio Bascones Martínez, PhD
Nationality: Spanish
Physician, PhD in Stomatology. Professor of Oral Medicine and Periodontics at the Complutense University of Madrid, where he has carried out outstanding teaching and research work since 1983, directing the Master’s Program in Periodontics and more than fifty doctoral theses graded summa cum laude.
He has combined his academic career with clinical practice and social commitment, as co-founder of the NGO Dentists Without Borders. He has held prominent positions in professional and scientific institutions, and currently serves as President of the Royal Academy of Doctors of Spain and as a full and corresponding member of several Royal Academies of Medicine and Dentistry.
His scientific output includes the publication of more than 36 books and over 400 specialist articles in medicine, dentistry, and stomatology. He has received national and international distinctions, including honorary doctorates awarded by several universities in Spain and Latin America, recognizing his extensive career in teaching, research, and academic leadership.
Feliz María Goñi Urcelay PhD.
Nationality: Spanish
Professor Emeritus in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) and collaborator at the Biophysics Institute, a leading joint unit between the UPV/EHU and the CSIC. After a long career in research and teaching, he currently maintains scientific and academic links as a senior researcher and advises on projects in the field of cell membrane biophysics.
For more than four decades, Dr. Goñi has been a leader in research on molecular interactions in biological membranes. He has published more than 265 scientific articles and is the author of six renowned books in the field. His scientific leadership has been decisive in the development of the Biophysics Unit and the training of new researchers, having supervised more than 27 doctoral theses and participated in scientific committees and editorial boards of high-impact international journals.
In addition to his academic work, he has been the founder and president of the Bizkaia Biophysics Foundation and has held prominent positions in the management and promotion of Basque science, such as director of Scientific Policy for the Basque Government. His awards include the Euskadi Research Prize, the Avanti-EBSA Lipid Award, and an honorary doctorate from the University of Bordeaux. His influence and leadership continue to be felt through international collaborations, honorary positions in scientific societies, and editorial advisory roles. Professor Goñi is a world leader in biophysics and molecular biology of membranes.
Enrique Soto Eguibar PhD.
Nationality: Mexican
Doctorate in Basic Biomedical Research. Institution and position: Full-time Senior Researcher “C,” Institute of Physiology, Benemérita Autonomous University of Puebla
ORCID: 0000-0003-2428-7416
Medical Doctor from the Autonomous University of Puebla, Master's Degree in Physiological Sciences from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), Doctorate in Basic Biomedical Research from the Institute of Cellular Physiology–UNAM, and postdoctoral studies at the Institute of General Physiology at the University of Pavia, Italy.
His research focuses on the neurobiology of the auditory and vestibular systems, with an emphasis on sensory encoding and synaptic transmission in hair cells. He has published 120 articles in peer-reviewed and indexed journals (more than 3,000 citations) and 25 book chapters, has been the author of 55 invited lectures, and regularly presents papers at national and international conferences. Since 1983, he has taught undergraduate, master's, and doctoral courses at BUAP. He has supervised 21 doctoral theses, 51 master's theses, and 41 undergraduate theses, contributing significantly to the training of new researchers in physiology and biomedicine. Developer of vestibular neuroprostheses, with 4 international patents (US and Russia) and 4 Mexican patents related to vestibular assistive systems and prostheses.
Director of Elementos magazine (indexed by CONAHCyT) since 1994 and co-author of seven popular science books. He has published 85 popular science articles and participated in academic programs to promote young scientists (Delfín and Verano de la Ciencia programs of the Mexican Academy of Sciences). Founder and director of the BUAP Institute of Physiology (1994–present). Responsible for 14 research projects funded by CONAHCyT and responsible for international projects with Solvay Pharma France, Formenti Italia, and Sensorion France. Professor Emeritus of the National System of Researchers (2022), Full Member of the National Academy of Medicine and the Mexican Academy of Sciences, and uninterrupted member of the SNI since 1984. He has received multiple awards, including the Gabino Barreda Medal (UNAM, 1989), the Puebla State Science Award (2002), and the Maximiliano Ruiz Castañeda Award (National Academy of Medicine, 2006 and 2010).
Luis Jesús Villareal Gómez PhD.
Nacionality: Mexican
Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Mexico
CONACYT National Research System (SNI) Level 2
ORCID: 0000-0002-4666-1408
Dr. Luis Jesús Villarreal-Gómez is a Professor-Researcher in the Faculty of Engineering and Technology at the Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Mexico. He earned his PhD in Biomaterials (2013) and MSc in Molecular Ecology and Biotechnology (2009) from UABC. He holds Level 2 membership in CONACYT’s National Research System and maintains an accredited PRODEP-SEP profile for 2021–2027.
His research focuses on advanced biomaterials, electrospun nanofibers, and controlled-release drug-delivery systems. He has supervised over 33 theses at undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels and authored more than 60 peer-reviewed articles in high-impact journals.
Dr. Villarreal-Gómez serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Revista de Ciencias Tecnológicas (RECIT) and sits on the editorial boards of multiple international journals. He has presented at more than 55 international conferences and collaborates with research institutions in India, Russia, the United States, and beyond.
His current projects include the synthesis and characterization of bioresorbable materials for orthopedic applications, biocompatibility assessment of medical devices, and fabrication of therapeutic nanofiber systems. His expertise will enhance the Revista NOVA editorial committee, particularly in biomaterials, medical nanotechnology, and applied biotechnology.
Claudia Gómez Acevedo, PhD
Nationality: Mexican
PhD in Biomedical Sciences, with a Bachelor’s degree in Experimental Biology. She is a Full-time Career Professor of Pharmacology at the Faculty of Medicine of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), where she has developed more than three decades of academic and research work.
She directs the Behavioral Pharmacology Laboratory at UNAM, leading projects in neuroscience, particularly on acute cerebral ischemia, neuroinflammation, and cognitive and behavioral disorders. Her work incorporates experimental models for evaluating neurological damage, addiction processes, and the effects of compounds with neuroprotective potential.
She has published articles in high-impact national and international journals in pharmacology and neurology and actively participates in inter-institutional research projects. She is a member of the National Researchers System (SNI, Level I) and holds PRIDE Level C recognition.
Gregorio Rodríguez-Boto Amago, MD, PhD
Nationality: Spanish
Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at Nebrija University (since 2024).
Neurosurgeon at Hospital Universitario La Zarzuela (since 2024).
He served as Professor of Neurosurgery at the Autonomous University of Madrid (2021–2024) and as Head of Neurosurgery at the University Hospital Puerta de Hierro–Majadahonda (2020–2024). At this institution, he also held roles as Deputy Medical-Surgical Director (2021), Section Head (2018–2020), Area Specialist Physician (2017–2018), and completed management training internships (2019).
In academia, he was Associate Professor of Neurosurgery at the Autonomous University of Madrid (2019–2021) and at the Complutense University of Madrid, where he also practiced as a neurosurgeon. He was Vice Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at UAM (2019–2022).
He coordinated the Central Nervous System Tumor Design Group of the Madrid Oncology Network (2021–2024) and was a member of the National Neurosurgery Commission (2014–2024).
Manuel Alfonso Patarroyo, PhD
Physician, PhD in Sciences, specialist in Immunology. He is currently Associate Professor at the National University of Colombia and Head of the Department of Molecular Biology and Immunology at the Fundación Instituto de Inmunología de Colombia (FIDIC).
His research focuses on the design and development of chemically synthesized vaccines against infectious diseases such as malaria and tuberculosis, applying approaches in immunology, molecular biology, and experimental pathogen models.
He has published more than 500 scientific papers in high-impact national and international journals, establishing him as a leading figure in biomedical research in Latin America. He has directed multiple scientific projects in collaboration with academic and health institutions worldwide, consolidating FIDIC’s international reputation as a center of excellence in immunology.
