15+
years in diagnostics
International career in in vitro and molecular diagnostics across Latin America and Canada.
01 — Portfolio
Molecular Diagnostics · Laboratory Strategy
MarcelaRiañoCaro
Molecular Diagnostics and Laboratory Strategy Leader
More than fifteen years connecting molecular science, in vitro diagnostics and clinical laboratory implementation across Latin America and Canada — at Abbott, DiaSorin and Roche Diagnostics.
Trained · trusted · deployed
- Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
- Abbott
- DiaSorin
- Roche Diagnostics
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In this portfolio
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From science to access
Research becomes diagnostics becomes access.
A single continuum from bench science through implemented laboratory systems to patient-level access. This site is organised around that continuum.
Scientific foundation
Molecular biology and virology.
Molecular diagnostics
PCR, immunoassay, sequencing workflows.
Laboratory strategy
Workflow, quality systems, adoption.
Technology adoption
Product, launch, training, commercial readiness.
Access & impact
Testing available to more patients, sooner.
Scientific foundation
Molecular biology and virology.
Molecular diagnostics
PCR, immunoassay, sequencing workflows.
Laboratory strategy
Workflow, quality systems, adoption.
Technology adoption
Product, launch, training, commercial readiness.
Access & impact
Testing available to more patients, sooner.
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Selected impact
A career measured in adoption, not activity.
Four numbers that trace the shape of fifteen years across research, industry and regional launches.
12
Latin American markets
Regional launch experience for immunology and molecular portfolios during the DiaSorin LATAM period.
300+
stakeholders trained
Scientific and commercial training on immunochemistry and immunology platforms during the Roche Diagnostics period.
10%
portfolio profitability increase
Financial modeling and consumables strategy for centralized laboratory solutions at Roche Diagnostics.
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Scientific Research
Molecular virology, published record.
Peer-reviewed research on rotavirus, adenovirus and viral diversity in acute pediatric diarrhea — plus an author-attributed Rotavirus C sequence deposited in NCBI GenBank via the CDC Viral Gastroenteritis Section.
2006
Revista Latinoamericana de Microbiología
Virus diversity of acute diarrhea in tropical highlands
Molecular virology · Pediatric infectious disease
2000
MEDICAS UIS
Efecto de las Variaciones Climáticas en Gastroenteritis Causadas por Rotavirus y Adenovirus en Niños Menores de Cuatro Años en Santafé de Bogotá entre Junio de 1996 y Junio de 1998
Rotavirus · Adenovirus · Pediatric gastroenteritis
GenBank record · NCBI · GenBank accession CAD70160.1
Glycoprotein VP7 (outer shell glycoprotein) [Rotavirus C], strain Javeriana
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Career story
Explore the arc from research to industrial diagnostics.
Career story
Explore the arc from research to industrial diagnostics.
- Abbott Laboratories2023 – 2026 · Canada
Laboratory Solutions Specialist
In vitro diagnostics · Laboratory workflow
Consultative laboratory assessment and diagnostic portfolio work with Canadian clinical laboratories and national laboratory networks.
- · Assessments of clinical laboratory ecosystems and workflow optimisation opportunities.
- · Partnerships with national laboratory networks including LifeLabs and Dynacare.
- · Financial-impact quantification of laboratory challenges translated into business cases.
- DiaSorin2020 – 2023 · Latin America
Export LATAM Marketing Product Manager
Immunology · Molecular · Regional launch
Regional marketing of immunology and molecular portfolios across Latin America, including the integration of Luminex molecular solutions.
- · Regional launch experience across 12 Latin American markets.
- · Integration of Luminex molecular solutions into the LATAM portfolio.
- · Alignment of field insight with product positioning and commercial readiness.
- Roche Diagnostics2007 – 2020 · Colombia and LATAM
Product manager — Centralized Laboratory Solutions
Centralized lab · Immunoassay · Coagulation
Product management of centralized laboratory solutions and companion diagnostics, including launches such as the e801 immunoassay module and the t511 coagulation system.
- · Product launches: e801 immunoassay module, t511 coagulation system.
- · 300+ stakeholders trained on immunochemistry and immunology platforms.
- · 10% portfolio profitability increase via financial modelling and consumables strategy.
- Early scientific research1999 – 2006 · Bogotá · CDC collaboration
Molecular microbiology researcher
Rotavirus · Adenovirus · PCR · Sequencing
Molecular biology research on rotavirus, adenovirus and viral diversity in pediatric acute gastroenteritis at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana and Colsanitas, with a documented collaboration with the CDC Viral Gastroenteritis Section.
- · Peer-reviewed research on rotavirus electrophoretic patterns and viral diversity.
- · Rotavirus C sequence deposited in NCBI GenBank via the CDC collaboration.
- · Academic Honor Mention · Pontificia Universidad Javeriana.
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Latest thinking
Editorial thinking on diagnostics, molecular science and adoption.
AI & Predictive Diagnostics · 14 min read · 10 verified references
AI, Predictive Diagnostics and the Future of Laboratory Automation
How artificial intelligence is beginning to reshape clinical laboratories — and why validation, governance and professional oversight remain essential.
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Awards & Recognition
Recognised across research, industry and marketing leadership.
2004
Colegio Nacional de Bacteriología (Colombia)
First Place — I Colegio Nacional de Bacteriólogos & BioSystems Research Award
Awarded to the research team for the work "Epidemiological and molecular characteristics of the causal agents of childhood diarrhea during a one-year study in a Colombian population".
1999
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
Academic Honor Mention — Undergraduate Thesis
Awarded to the undergraduate thesis "Correlation of Rotavirus Electrophoretic Patterns with the Climate of Santafé de Bogotá", evaluated by the Academic Commission of the Faculty Council on 5 February 1999.
§ VII — Work with Marcela
Scientific collaboration, speaking, media interviews and diagnostics leadership inquiries.
Based in Canada. Working across Latin America and North America in English and Spanish.