Robert Ramirez went to medical school at the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, where he graduated with honors in 2003. From there he went on to train in Internal Medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. His clinical and interpersonal skills were recognized by the medical school by awarding him one of three Best Resident awards in 2005. Despite the time constraints and challenges imposed by his residency training, he was able to perform basic science research in immunology. His work on chemokines and multiple sclerosis was presented at a South Texas American College of Physicians meeting.
Subsequently, his passion for respiratory and immunological diseases took him to the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas, to seek training in Allergy & Immunology. While there, he had the opportunity to hone his clinical skills, while staying heavily involved in asthma research. He formed part of clinical studies organized by the NIH’s Asthma Clinical Research Network. His basic science work on glucocorticoid receptor function was presented at the American Thoracic Society and the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology national meetings.
Since completing his training and obtaining his board certification in Allergy & Immunology in 2009, he has aimed to balance an active clinical practice and a stimulating research career. He joined Biogenics Research Institute in 2012 with this goal in mind.
Dr. Ramirez also enjoys many hobbies including golfing, playing the guitar and drums, and running. He and his wife, Carmen, are the parents of two daughters.
Training
Undergraduate: University of Puerto Rico, BS in Biology
Medical School: University of Puerto Rico, MD
Residency: Internal Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Fellowship: Allergy and Immunology, University of Texas at Galveston
Boards and Certifications:
Internal Medicine 2006
Allergy and Immunology 2009
Society Memberships
San Antonio Asthma Allergy Immunology Society (SAAAIS)
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI)
American College Of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)
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