Dr. Marcela Gómez-Suarez, MD, MSc, PhD, is the Vice-Rector for Research at Fundación Universitaria de Ciencias de la Salud (FUCS) in Bogotá, Colombia. She is a physician and researcher with expertise in epidemiology, health equity, public health, and economic analysis. With extensive experience in teaching research methodology, epidemiology, and public health at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, she also serves as a thesis advisor for Master’s and PhD students. Dr. Gómez-Suarez is an active peer reviewer for academic journals and is recognized for her ability to lead interdisciplinary academic discussions, offering respectful and constructive feedback to support experiential learning and professional development.