- Colegio Antonio Narino (HH Corazonistas) (1970-1980): elementary and high school education
- Universidad Nacional de Colombia - School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science (1981-1989): Veterinarian
- University of Maryland (Baltimore, U.S.A.) (1995-1997) : Master of Science
- University of Maryland (College Park, U.S.A. - Aquatic Pathobiology Center ) ( 2001-present ): Ph. D. candidate
Professional experience
- Associate Professor (Toxicology and Aquatic Toxicology) : Universidad Nacional de Colombia - School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science. Since 1990.
Awards and distinctions
- Fulbright scholarship for graduate studies: 1995-1997.
- Avrum Gudelsky Graduate Student Award: 2004. Fellowship presented for exemplary graduate research in veterinary medicine ( Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, U.S.A.)
