Francisco Diaz-Mitoma
Chief Medical Officer @ VBI Vaccines
About Francisco Diaz-Mitoma
Francisco Diaz-Mitoma is a distinguished medical professional who has served as Chief Medical Officer, founded the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Centre, and led the Advanced Medical Research Institute of Canada.
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Francisco Diaz-Mitoma, an accomplished medical expert, holds a medical degree from the University of Guadalajara and completed his fellowship in Infectious Diseases at the University of Manitoba. He further advanced his expertise by earning a Ph.D. in Virology from the University of Alberta. Diaz-Mitoma founded the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Centre at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, significantly contributing to pediatric healthcare advancements. He also held a pivotal role as Vice President of Research at Health Sciences North. His leadership extended to founding the Advanced Medical Research Institute of Canada, where he served as both Chief Executive Officer and Chief Scientist, driving forward medical research and innovation.
About VBI Vaccines
VBI Vaccines is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing vaccine candidates for infectious diseases and aggressive cancers, utilizing innovative virus-like particle technologies.