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Beatriz Angeles

Beatriz Angeles

Beatríz (Betty) Angeles joined Sansum Diabetes Research Institute in 2017. Betty is one of the first Especialista and has been a promotora in other health programs for over 5 years. Betty traces her inspiration to be a promotora back to her mother. During Betty’s...
Raul Bastaracchea, MD, FTOS

Raul Bastaracchea, MD, FTOS

Raul A. Bastarrachea, MD, FTSO, is a physician-scientist recently recruited to SDRI as a Senior Research Scientist. He has served as a faculty member of the Texas Biomedical Research Institute in San Antonio, Texas for the last 18 years and will continue to maintain...
Wendy Bevier

Wendy Bevier

Wendy is most passionate about her work with people who have type 1 diabetes and the artificial pancreas. Her mission is focused on helping improve the lives of people with type 1 diabetes. She joined Sansum Diabetes Research Institute in 1990 to work with then Chief...
Veronica Carrillo

Veronica Carrillo

Born in Michoacán, Mexico, Veronica Carrillo has been involved with SDRI since 2018, and serves as an Especialista. She is a proud wife and mother whose dedication motivates her to go beyond her comfort zone. Veronica is an exemplary parent who has supported her...
Karla Gonzalez, RN, CDCES

Karla Gonzalez, RN, CDCES

Karla joined the SDRI team in 2022 as a Diabetes Research & Education Coordinator. Karla is a Registered Nurse and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist. Over the past 10 years Karla has worked with individuals with prediabetes, type 1 diabetes, type 2...