Meet Brunilda
Dr. Brunilda Lugo is a seasoned public health professional with over 30 years of diverse experience in quality control, clinical research, and project management across various sectors, including leading corporations like Baxter Healthcare and Stryker Puerto Rico, academia, and non-profits such as MAHEC. As a Quality Assurance Supervisor and Microbiologist, Dr. Lugo successfully implemented cost reduction initiatives and innovative quality control techniques, saving companies substantial amounts and improving efficiency.
In the field of clinical research, Dr. Lugo led on-site operations for pharmaceutical trials, managed a $450,000 Duke Endowment grant, and ensured compliance with regulatory standards such as CRC, GCP, GLP, and GMP. Additionally, Dr. Lugo has processed and submitted IRB documents for numerous research projects and contributed scholarly work as a published author in reputable medical journals.
A bilingual professional (English and Spanish), Dr. Lugo brings added value through cultural competency, particularly in fostering relationships with Hispanic communities. Brunilda holds a PhD in Public Health with a specialization in Epidemiology and has extensive experience in grant management, research development, and collaboration with cross-functional teams in medical, public health, and scientific domains.