Curriculum Vitae — Est. 2015
Vol. 2026 · Nº 01
Portrait of Israel David Duarte Herrera

Curriculum Vitae — Feature Article

Israel David
Duarte Herrera

Medical Writer · Biomedical Scientist · Clinical Research · Scientific Communication

I turn dense biomedical evidence (trial data, mechanistic studies, real‑world datasets) into writing that clinicians, reviewers, and patients can actually use.

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Profile

Abstract

Biomedical scientist drawing on a background in biology, bioinformatics, and biostatistics to interpret biomedical evidence, collaborate with multidisciplinary research teams, and communicate complex scientific information clearly and accurately.

First author and co-author of eight peer-reviewed publications, with experience as a peer reviewer for high-impact international journals1. Currently pursuing a career in Medical Writing, with a particular interest in clinical research, scientific communication, evidence synthesis, and real-world evidence (RWE).

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Core Competencies

Scientific & Medical Communication
  • Medical writing
  • Scientific writing
  • Literature appraisal
  • Evidence synthesis
Clinical Research
  • Clinical research
  • Epidemiology
  • Biostatistics
  • Real‑world evidence (RWE)
Tools
  • R
  • SQL
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Reference management (Zotero)
Guidelines
  • ICH‑GCP
  • ICH E3
  • CONSORT
  • STROBE
  • PRISMA
  • ICMJE
Languages Spanish Native · English C1 · Portuguese B2
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Selected Work

Medical writing samples spanning scientific writing, plain language communication, and evidence synthesis — code and drafts on GitHub.

Scientific Summary

A concise summary of a peer‑reviewed study, written for a scientific audience.

Scientific Writing & Evidence Synthesis

Plain Language Summary

Translating a clinical trial's findings into language patients and caregivers can follow.

Plain Language Communication

Critical Appraisal

A structured, methods‑first critique of a published study's quality of evidence.

Critical Appraisal & Literature Evaluation

Literature Brief

A short evidence synthesis across multiple studies addressing a single clinical question.

Evidence Synthesis

Medical Communications Project

A sample communications piece written for a pharmaceutical or CRO audience.

Scientific Communication

Clinical Study Report Synopsis

A synopsis section modeled on ICH E3 clinical study reporting standards.

Clinical Research Reporting
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Professional Experience

  1. Biomedical Research Scientist

    Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red (CIBER)

    • Contribute to clinical and translational research projects through the management, interpretation, and analysis of clinical and multi‑omics datasets.
    • Collaborate with clinicians, epidemiologists, and bioinformaticians in multidisciplinary teams to support study design, data interpretation, and evidence generation.
    • Prepare scientific reports, data summaries, and visualizations to communicate complex research findings to technical audiences.
    • Co‑author peer‑reviewed scientific publications, contributing to manuscript preparation, data interpretation, and the clear communication of research findings in accordance with scientific publishing standards.
    • Develop reproducible analytical workflows that improve consistency and efficiency across research projects.
  2. International Sustainability Auditor

    Travelife for Accommodation

    • Conducted independent sustainability audits for tourism businesses against internationally recognized environmental and operational standards.
    • Evaluated compliance with certification requirements through evidence‑based assessments and risk analysis.
    • Prepared technical reports to support certification decisions and communicate audit findings to stakeholders.
    • Applied structured evaluation frameworks to ensure objective, accurate, and consistent reporting.
  3. Food Safety & Environmental Consultant

    Biolab Siete Mares | Preverisk Group

    • Implemented food safety (HACCP) and water management systems in compliance with health and environmental regulations.
    • Prepared scientific reports, evidence summaries, and data visualizations to communicate complex research findings to multidisciplinary audiences.
    • Contributed to sustainability assessments and certification processes under the Travelife standard.
  4. Fisheries Scientific Observer

    OPAGAC – ARVI

    • Collected biological and morphometric data aboard commercial fishing vessels following standardized scientific protocols.
    • Recorded and verified research data to support fisheries monitoring and population assessment programs.
    • Ensured accurate and reliable data collection under demanding field conditions while maintaining compliance with established protocols.
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Education

  1. PhD in Biomedical Sciences & Public Health (ongoing)

    National University of Distance Education (UNED)

  2. MSc in Bioinformatics & Biostatistics

    Universitat Oberta de Catalunya

  3. BSc in Biology

    University of La Laguna

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Selected Publications

Formatted as a reference list. Complete publication history available on ORCID.

  1. Duarte‑Herrera, I. D., López‑Martínez, C., Rodríguez‑García, R., Parra, D., Martín‑Vicente, P., Exojo‑Ramirez, S. M., Miravete‑Lagunes, K., Iglesias, L., González‑Iglesias, M., Fernández‑Rodríguez, M., et al. (2024). Identification of host endotypes using peripheral blood transcriptomics in a prospective cohort of patients with endocarditis. International Journal of Infectious Diseases. doi.org/10.1016/j.ijid.2024.107235

    Featured by Physician's Weekly (2024) for its findings on inflammatory endotypes and surgical timing in infective endocarditis.

  2. Exojo‑Ramírez, S. M., Duarte‑Herrera, I. D., Martín‑Vicente, P., López‑Martínez, C., Miravete‑Lagunes, K., Ordoñez, I., Parra, D., Gómez, J., Campo Ortiz de Zárate, N. & Chacón, M., et al. (2026). The role of PPIA gene in lung repair during mechanical ventilation. Open Respiratory Archives. doi.org/10.1016/j.opresp.2026.100564

  3. Pérez‑Oliveira, S., Alvarez, I., Menendez‑Gonzalez, M., Duarte‑Herrera, I. D., Blázquez‑Estrada, M., Castilla‑Silgado, J., Suárez, E., García‑Fernández, C., Siso‑García, P., García‑González, P., et al. (2024). HTT, ATXN1 and ATXN2 CAG triplet repeat sizes: Exploring their role in disease risk and cancer comorbidity in Parkinson's disease. Brain Communications. doi.org/10.1093/braincomms/fcaf060

  4. Martín‑Vicente, P., López‑Martínez, C., López‑Alonso, I., Exojo‑Ramírez, S. M., Duarte‑Herrera, I. D., Amado‑Rodríguez, L., Ordoñez, I., Cuesta‑Llavona, E., Gómez, J., Campo, N., et al. (2024). Mechanical stretch induces senescence of lung epithelial cells and drives fibroblast activation by paracrine mechanisms. American Journal of Respiratory Cell and Molecular Biology. doi.org/10.1165/rcmb.2023-0449oc

  5. Pérez‑Oliveira, S., Álvarez, I., Rosas, I., et al. (2022). Intermediate and expanded HTT alleles and the risk for α‑synucleinopathies. Movement Disorders. doi.org/10.1002/mds.29153

  6. Cuesta‑Llavona, E., Lorca, R., Rolle, V., et al. (2022). Association of the genetic variation in the long non‑coding RNA FENDRR with the risk of developing hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Life. doi.org/10.3390/life12060818

  7. Rosas, I., Morís, G., Coto, E., et al. (2022). Smoking is associated with age at disease onset in Parkinson's disease. Parkinsonism & Related Disorders. doi.org/10.1016/j.parkreldis.2022.03.005

  8. Cuesta‑Llavona, E., Albaiceta, G. M., García‑Clemente, M., et al. (2021). Association between the interferon‑induced transmembrane protein 3 gene (IFITM3) rs34481144/rs12252 haplotypes and COVID‑19. Current Research in Virological Science. doi.org/10.1016/j.crviro.2021.100016