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Ana Maria Leiva Sandoval
Senior Research Associate
Ana Maria Leiva Sandoval is a Senior Research Associate at the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, located in Palmira, Colombia. She is a member of the virology laboratory within the Cassava Program under the Crop for Nutrition and Health Lever. Ana's primary focus revolves around studying plant diseases, specializing in the development of innovative diagnostic techniques that contribute to comprehensive disease management strategies.
She has an…
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Sergio Andres Cruz
Research Associate
Sergio Andres Cruz is a dedicated research associate working within the Common Bean Breeding program at the Alliance of Bioversity International & CIAT in Palmira. His passion lies in the dynamic field of bioinformatics, where he delves into the analysis of Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) data, de novo genome assembly, comparative genetics, and the development of genetic markers.
Sergio recently completed his master's degree in plant breeding at the National University…
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Giulia Caroli
Specialist, Climate, Peace & Security
Giulia conducts research and policy advocacy work on issues related to climate, peace, and security in fragile and conflict-affected countries. She is trained in qualitative and mixed-methods research methodologies and has expertise in working in Southern and East Africa. She holds a BA in Political Science and an MA in International Relations and Diplomatic Affairs from the University of Bologna. Prior to joining the Alliance, Giulia worked at FAO and was…
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William Igeler
Senior Research Associate
William Igeler is an Agronomist Engineer specializing in Agribusiness Administration with a strong background in livestock production, agro-industrial business management, and international trade. His career has been defined by a multidimensional approach to agribusiness, with expertise in quality control, packaging processes, marketing of agro-industrial products, administrative management, and statistical analysis. He has demonstrated leadership and advanced skills in…
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Angela Navarrete-Cruz
Research Specialist
Angela is a post-doctoral researcher for the CGIAR Agroecology Initiative. Her work focuses on the internal governance and functioning of living labs established in eight different countries (Peru, Senegal, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Tunisia, Laos, India, and Burkina Faso) for co-designing agroecological innovations.
In 2022, she received her Ph.D. in Agricultural Science from the University of Hohenheim, Germany. She has been a Project Manager, Consultant, and Researcher in…
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Lillian Aluso
Research Associate
Lillian Aluso is a research associate at the Alliance Bioversity International and CIAT, based in Vihiga County, Western Kenya. She coordinates the project "Supporting agroecological transitions in Vihiga County" under the Food Environment and Consumer Behavior as well as activities under the CGIAR Nature Positive Solutions initiative. She holds a Master of Science degree in Nutrition and Rural Development. Her work around informal seed systems including establishment of community…
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Sofia Saldarriaga Ospina
Research Associate
Sofia Saldarriaga Ospina is a microbiologist and bioanalyst who graduated from the Industrial University of Santander. She characterises herself as a person who is responsible, dedicated, and passionate about science. Her aspirations in life are directed towards solving problems that affect human beings and the environment through research and the development of biotechnological experiments. She is currently working on the gene editing platform, doing the molecular…
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Marcela Pineda
Research Coordinator II
I am an Agronomist and Plant Physiologist with expertise in forage, cassava, and rice crops. I am responsible for coordinating activities at the Rice Crossing Platform in the breeding program and actively contribute to the Green Campus Project, where our focus is on promoting best practices for efficient agronomy.
Crops for nutrition and health
Rice
Reproductive biology in cassava:…
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Jenyfer Jiménez Polo
Research Associate
Jenyfer Jimenez is a bacteriologist specializing in industrial microbiology, holding a Master's degree in biological sciences. With 10 years of experience, Jenyfer has dedicated her career to advancing science and research in the virology and crop protection laboratory at the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT). Her work focuses on the molecular diagnosis of viral pathogens affecting cassava crop. She has extensive expertise in clinical laboratory…
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Tsega Wolday
Program Management Officer
I joined Bioversity International in 2006 as a Program Assistant. Since then, I have been serving in various programs supporting scientists and projects.
I am currently working as Program Management Officer for Performance Innovation Strategic Analysis for Impact (PISA). My responsibilities include programmatic support to PISA programme research agendas/workplans at global and regional levels, support across the programme and cross department (non-…
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Abdul-Rahim Abdulai
Post doctoral Research Fellow
Abdul-Rahim Abdulai is post-doctoral research Fellow at the Alliance Bioversity International and CIAT. His work focuses on the political economy of the transformation of food systems. He is interested in the mechanisms of navigating and leveraging politics in the policy space to nudge food systems toward sustainable directions.
Abdul-Rahim has expertise and interest in the political economy of food and agricultural systems/policies (transformations), digital…
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Carolina Gonzalez
Thematic Leader
Carolina Gonzalez holds a PhD in Agricultural Economics from the Universität Hohenheim in Germany. Her Master’s Degree is in Applied Economics from the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana of Colombia. Dr. Gonzalez is a research leader with more 10 years of post-doctorate experience in design and implementing evaluation research projects in the fields of agriculture, markets and environment. She has a large experience in evaluation projects with different international, ONGs and…
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Belay Terefe Mengesha
Research Project Coordinator
Belay Terefe Mengesha is a Research Project Coordinator at the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. He works as a Country Coordinator of the OneCGIAR Sustainable Healthy Diets through Food Systems Transformation (SHiFT) initiative in Ethiopia, where he leads cross-CG centers SHiFT initiative coordination, Food System Transformation engagements with government and non-government organizations, Food System Stakeholder…
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Moses Owori
Senior Research Associate - Nutrition
Moses Owori has over a decade of experience in agri-food systems, public health nutrition, and sustainable development. He holds a BSc in Food Science and Technology from Makerere University and an MSc in International Public Health Nutrition from the University of Westminster. Throughout his career, Moses has taken on various roles, including research, university teaching, and development projects, always with a focus on interdisciplinary approaches and…
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Barbara Vinceti
Senior Scientist
Barbara Vinceti is an Italian national based in Rome, Italy. Her main areas of focus are the conservation and sustainable use of forest genetic resources, forest landscape restoration and tree seed systems. She is also exploring the role that edible products from tree species play in the diet of rural communities, particularly in West Africa.
Agrobiodiversity
Africa
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