"IPOS expands my global network of contacts and keeps me up to date on the latest scientific developments. Although I recently joined, I see a great opportunity to build international and multidisciplinary connections and stay up to date on topics relevant to clinical practice and research by learning from world-class professionals through IPOS webinars and courses."

I am a full-time professor and researcher at the School of Psychology at the Autonomous University of Nuevo León (UANL) in Mexico. My work focuses primarily on Health Psychology and Psycho-Oncology, where I have established a strong research background that combines clinical psychology, behavioral medicine, and psychoneuroimmunology. Notable areas of my work include studies promoting behaviors for the early detection of breast and colorectal cancer; psychoeducational, cognitive-behavioral, and hypnotherapy interventions; assessment of quality of life for cancer patients and survivors; and the adaptation of assessment tools for the Spanish-speaking population.

I am deeply interested in supporting cancer patients and their families throughout their journey, as well as contributing to disease prevention. Although there is knowledge of psycho-oncology in my country, it is largely found within private practice, non-profit organizations, and academic institutions; this type of care still needs to be fully integrated into hospital services. I believe research can have a greater impact if linked directly to health services, ensuring healthcare professionals fully understand the need for psychological support during the course of an illness.

Interested in being featured in the IPOS Member Profile section? We invite IPOS members to share their professional journey, experiences in psycho-oncology, perspectives from their country or culture, and their connection to IPOS. Your responses will help introduce the field of psycho-oncology to a wider audience and highlight the important work being done around the world.

Please email the following to [email protected] with the subject line "IPOS Member Profile Submission".

For a complete list of questions, please refer to the official IPOS Member Profile Submission document. You will need to provide your personal and professional information (Name, Title, Institution, Country, X handle, and a high-quality JPG photo), and submit responses to at least 6 of the provided questions covering your psycho-oncology journey, regional perspectives, connection with IPOS, and a fun personal fact.

IPOS Member Profile Submission.pdf