• 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome 
• Asthma, eczema, and environmental allergies
• Drug allergy and desensitization
• Eosinophilic esophagitis 
• Food allergies and anaphylaxis
• Inborn Errors of Immunity
• Pediatric Allergy and Immunology
• Recurrent infections and comprehensive immune evaluations
• Vaccine safety and immune response evaluation

Fellowships

• Nicklaus Children's Hospital, 2018, Allergy & Immunology

Residency

• Nicklaus Children's Hospital, 2016, Pediatrics

Medical Education

• Florida International University, 2013

Certifications

• American Board of Allergy and Immunology-Allergy & Immunology
  American Board of Pediatrics-Pediatrics

Research

My research interests include 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome, Inborn Errors of Immunity and Allergic diseases.

Professional Organizations

• Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) - Honor Medical Society 
• American Academy of Allergy and Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI)
• Clinical Immunology Society (CIS)
• American College of Allergy Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)
• American Academy of Pediatrics 
• American Medical Association 
• American Medical Women's Association 

Presentations

Oral Presentations

• Immunological Management of Patients with Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) and Defects in Thymic Development (DTD): Challenges and strategies. Second Biennial Immunodeficiency Symposium hosted by Asociasión Puertorriqueña de Médicos Alergistas.  Unlocking Immunology: From genetic insights to clinical guidelines in primary immunodeficiencies. Aloft Hotel, Convention District. San Juan, Puerto Rico. April 26th, 2025.Growing our 22q Multidisicplinary Clinic and Expanding it to Adults. 22q Symposium. Hosted by the 22q Multidisiciplinary Clinic at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital and Florida Conquers 22q. Memorial Regional Conference Center. March 29th, 2025.
• Immune System Manifestations in 22q11.2 Deletion and Duplication Syndromes. 22q Symposium. Hosted by the 22q Multidisiciplinary Clinic at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital and Florida Conquers 22q. Memorial Regional Conference Center. March 29th, 2025
• Basic Concepts of Immunology and Response to Vaccines. Master Class. Program on Vaccinology and Vaccine Policies/ Sociedad Latinoamericana de Infectología Pediatrica (SLIPE) in collaboration with the FIU Global Health Consortium and the FIU College of Public Health. Koven’s Conference Center, FIU Biscayne Bay Campus. September 23rd, 2024.
• Characterizing the Spectrum of Clinical Manisfestations in 22q11.2 Duplication Syndrome. Insights from an isntitutional experience. The 13th Biennial International 22q11.2 Scientific Meeting. Obidos, Portugal. July 18th, 2024.
• Defects of Humoral Immunity in 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome. Oral Presentation. International Alliance of Primary immunodeficiency Societies (IAPIDS) Advance Immunology Training and Career Building Course. Fort-Lauderdale, Florida. February 9-11th, 2024.
• Managing 22q Deletion Syndrome: A Real CATCH 22 for Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologists. Virtual Presentation. American Society of Pediatric hematologists/ Oncologists (ASPHO) Webinar Series. October 3rd, 2023.
• The Journey of Our 22q Multidisciplinary Program at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital: Transforming Outcomes for Children with 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome. Grand Rounds. Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. September 14th, 2023.
• Immunological Management of Patients with Chronic Heart Disease Associated with Defects in Thymic Development. Transplant/Heart Failure/VAD Education Series. Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. Virtual Presentation. March 2nd, 2023.
• Multidisciplinary Approach for the Treatment of 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome Patients. 2023 Primary Immunodeficiency Symposium.  San Juan, Puerto Rico.  January 21st, 2023.
• The Spectrum, Diagnosis and Treatment of Cytokine Release Syndromes. Grand Rounds. Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. January 19th, 2023.
• Basic Concepts of Immunology and Response to Vaccines. Master Class. Program on Vaccinology and Vaccine Policies/ Sociedad Latinoamericana de Infectología Pediatrica (SLIPE) in collaboration with the FIU Global Health Consortium and the FIU College of Public Health. Koven’s Conference Center, FIU Biscayne Bay Campus. September 19th, 2022.
• A Three-Year Experience of a New 22q Multidisciplinary Clinic in Florida: From Inauguration, through Covid-19 Pandemic and Beyond. 12th Biennial International 22q11.2 Scientific Conference. Split, Croatia.  June 29th, 2022.
• Growing your 22q Multidisciplinary Clinic. Florida Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association Annual Conference. Gainesville, Florida. January 15th, 2022.
• Multidisciplinary Care for Patients with 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome:  A Case Study. Florida Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association Annual Conference. Gainesville, Florida. January 15th, 2022.
• Food Allergy Prevention: The Importance of Early Introduction. Pediatrician Town Hall. Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. Virtual Presentation. November 17th, 2021.
• COVID-19 And Kids: An Update. JDCH Kids Health and Safety Series. Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. Virtual Presentation. September 15h, 2021.
• What to Expect About COVID-19 When You Are Expecting and Beyond. Baby University. Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. Virtual Presentation. September 28th, 2020.
• KidzDocTalk Podcast Episode 13: Covid-19 Vaccine for Children. Pediatric Associates. June 2021.COVID in Kids. JDCH Kids Health and Safety Series. Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. Virtual Presentation. May 19h, 2021.
• Pediatric Immunology Cases. FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine (HWCOM) Pediatric Interest Group. Virtual Presentation. December 8th, 2020.Educación Sobre Alergias Alimentarias. Baby University (Spanish Edition). Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. Virtual Presentation.  December 3rd, 2020.
• Food Allergies in Newborns and Infants. Baby University. Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. J Virtual Presentation.  June 18th, 2020.
• Vaccines & Immunizations: Background and General information. Pediatrician Town Hall. Virtual Presentation.  May 29th, 2020.
• Pediatric Food Allergies. Podium Presentation at the 30th Annual Pediatric Symposium. Diplomat Hotel. November 24th, 2019.
• New Guidelines of Early Food Introduction for Expecting Parents. Educational Session. MOABS South Florida. September 7th, 2019.
• Immunology Aspects of 22q Deletion Syndrome. Grand Rounds on 22q Deletion Syndrome. Grand Rounds. Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. August 15th, 2019.
• Food Allergies in Babies. Baby University. Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. May 11th, 2019.
• What is On the Menu: An Overview of Food Allergies, Anaphylaxis, New Guidelines and Novel Therapies. Grand Rounds. Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital April 2019.
• Medical Student’s lecture on Primary Immunodeficiencies. Allergy and Immunology section of the Curriculum Lectures for FIU HWCOM/NSUCOM rotating Medical Students. Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, Miami, Fl.  April 2018.
• Relevant Allergy and Immunology Topics. Board review presentation as preparation of Pediatric residents to the Pediatrics National Board Exam. Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, Miami, Fl.  March 2017.
• Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis. Medical Student’s lecture on Allergy and Immunology section of the Core Curriculum Lectures for rotating FIU HWCOM/NSUCOM Medical Students. Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, Miami, Fl. July 2016.

Poster Presentations

• Unmasking NCF1 gene defects: Atypical Presentations of p47phox Deficiency in Chronic Granulomatous Disease: Clinical Immunology Society (CIS) Annual Meeting. Philadelphia, PA. May 2025.
• Impact of Emapalumab on Patients Diagnosed with Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis: Clinical Immunology Society (CIS) Annual Meeting. Philadelphia, PA. May 2025.
• Dermatological Manifestations in Adults with 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome: Insights and Implications: American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI) Annual Meeting March 2025.
• Bridging the Care Gap for 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome: The 22q Multidisciplinary Clinic in Florida Committed to Provide Continuity of Care for adult 22q DS patients: The 13th Biennial International 22q11.2 Scientific Meeting. Obidos, Portugal. July 2024.
• Practical Considerations regarding the Immune Dysregulation and Immunodeficiency in Down Syndrome: Clinical Immunology Society (CIS) Annual Meeting. Minneapolis, MN. May 2024.
• Evolving Clinical Presentation in an Infant with Thrombocytopenia: Insights from a Hispanic Male Baby with Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome: Clinical Immunology Society (CIS) Annual Meeting. Minneapolis, MN. May 2024.
• A Case of C8 Complement Deficiency: American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI) Annual Meeting March 2024.
• Navigating the Storm: A Tale of Chronic Granulomatous Disease, HLH-like Syndrome, and an Underlying EBV Infection: American College of Allergy Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Meeting in Anaheim, CA, November 2023.
• CGDilemma: Fitting together the puzzle pieces for definitive diagnosis: Clinical Immunology Society (CIS) Annual Meeting. St. Louis, Missouri. May 2023.
• GATA2 Deficiency in a Teen: From Diagnosis to Phenotype Reversal: Clinical Immunology Society (CIS) Annual Meeting. Charlotte, North Carolina. May 2022.
• GATA2 Deficiency in a Teen: From Diagnosis to Phenotype Reversal: Clinical Immunology Society (CIS) Annual Meeting. Charlotte, North Carolina. May 2022.
• CD8 lymphopenia in a Pediatric Patient with Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome: A Case Report: Clinical Immunology Society (CIS) Annual Meeting. May 2021.
• CD8 lymphopenia in a Pediatric Patient with Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome: A Case Report: Clinical Immunology Society (CIS) Annual Meeting. May 2021.
• APDS2 and SHORT Syndrome in a Teenager with PIK3R1 Pathogenic Variant: Clinical Immunology Society (CIS) Annual Meeting (approved for presentation conference cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic). Denver, CO. May 2020.

Awards

• Excellence in Medical School Teaching Award. Faculty and Students Award Ceremony. FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine (HWCOM). Miami, Fl. April 17th, 2025.
• TORCH Award - Distinguished Alumna. FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine (HWCOM). FIU TORCH Awards Ceremony. Miami, Fl. November 2018.
• First Place Winner. “Case Report”. Seventh Annual Residents and Fellows Scholarship Day. Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. Miami, Fl. June 2015.
• Second Place Winner. Original Research. Six Annual Residents and Fellows Scholarship Day. Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. Miami, Fl. June 2014.
• Medical Student of the Year Award. Aesculapius Awards. FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine (HWCOM). Miami, Fl. May 2011.
• Academic Excellence Diploma. Aesculapius Awards. FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine (HWCOM). Miami, Fl. May 2011.
• Academic Excellence Diploma. Aesculapius Awards. FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine (HWCOM). Miami, Fl. May 2010.
• Highest Academic Achievement Award. Honors College Graduation Awards Ceremony. Florida International University (FIU) Honors College.  Miami, Fl. April 2008.
• Outstanding Academic Achievement in Biological Science Award. College of Arts and Sciences Award Ceremony. Florida International University (FIU). Miami, Fl. April 2008.