Paula S. Espinal, MD, MPH, an Epidemiologist with Nicklaus Children’s Biobank
Get to know Epidemiologist Dr. Paula S. Espinal, who serves patients in Florida.
A devoted epidemiologist, Dr. Espinal is the Principal Investigator and Manager of the Personalized Medicine Research Program at Nicklaus Children’s Biobank in Miami, Florida.
As such, she is responsible for overseeing the scientific operations and coordination with scientific committees. She ensures the seamless execution of day-to-day technical processes and the implementation of robust policies, procedures, and protocols for the acquisition and storage of Biobank samples. Her expertise in biobanking and genomics allows her to contribute significantly to the advancement of personalized medicine and research efforts at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital.
Pertaining to her educational pursuits, Dr. Espinal obtained her medical degree from the esteemed Santo Domingo Institute of Technology (INTEC) in the Dominican Republic, providing her with a strong foundation in medical sciences. She then went on to receive her Master of Public Health degree from the University of Miami, further expanding her knowledge and understanding of public health principles and their application in research.
As a testament of her continued education, she is certified by the American Association of Tissue Banks, and was trained in Biospecimen Research Methods by the International Society for Biological and Environmental Repository (ISBER). She has also received comprehensive training in the Fundamentals of Clinical and Translational Research through the prestigious Harvard Clinical and Translational Science Center.
Professionally, Dr. Espinal is a proud member of the International Society for Bio Repositories, and the American Association for Tumor Banks.
On a more personal note, her success can be attributed to her leadership abilities, collaborative mindset, patient-centric approach, and lifelong aspiration to be a doctor.
Learn More about Dr. Paula S. Espinal:
Through her findatopdoc profile, https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/85018969-Paula-Espinal-Pathologist or through Nicklaus Children’s Biobank, https://www.nicklauschildrens.org/medical-services/personalized-medicine-initiative-(pmi)/biobank-and-tissue-repository/meet-the-team
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