Victoria González Kalbermatten, LL.M.
Chief Operating Officer
Natura Universe LLC.
Profile, Key Capabilities & Publications
Armando Gonzalez-Stuart, Ph.D.
Education, Research, Teaching, Grants, Awards & Fellowships...
Education
Doctorate in Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Health Sciences
University of Texas at El Paso
Certificate in Medical Interpretation (Spanish-English)
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Diploma in Herbal Medicine
(Distance Learning Certification)
Asociación Argentina de Fitomedicina, Buenos Aires
Doctorate in Philosophy in Alternative Medicines
Open International University, Calcutta, India (Distance Learning Certification)
Master of Science Candidate in Natural Resource Management
Faculty of Animal Science and Ecology-University of Chihuahua, Mexico
B.Sc. Agronomy / Animal Science
Centro de Estudios Universitarios - Monterrey, Mexico
Research Experience
2015- Present.
Research on herbal products used on the U.S.-Mexico border for the Herbal Safety website (www.herbalsafety.utep.edu).
Mentor: José O. Rivera, Pharm. D.- Dean of the School of Pharmacy.
2012- 2015
Effects of medicinal plant extracts on Leishmania mexicana amastigotes.
Mentor: Rodrigo X. Armijos, M.D., D.Sc.
2002 – 2011
Safety and Efficacy of herbal product use on the United States - Mexico Border.
Mentor: José O. Rivera, Pharm D.- Director. UTEP / UT Austin Cooperative Pharmacy Program.
1996 - 2001
Poisonous and Medicinal Plants.
Mentor: Dr. Daniel Castillo Aguilar Graduate Biochemistry Laboratory-Faculty of Medicine, University of Chihuahua, Mexico.
1991-1995
Noxious Range Plant Ecology.
Mentor: Dr. Sergio Echavarría Morales
Faculty of Animal and Range Ecology - University of Chihuahua, Mexico.
Professional Experience
Graduate Research Assistant.
School of Pharmacy
University of Texas at El Paso
Coordinator. Center for Interdisciplinary Health Research and Evaluation.
College of Health Sciences.
University of Texas at El Paso
Herbal Research Coordinator.
UTEP / UT Austin Cooperative Pharmacy Program
Consultant in Poisonous Plants and Herbal Supplements.
West Texas Regional Poison Control Center El Paso, TX.
Consultant in Holistic Resource Management.
Chihuahua City, Mexico
Teaching
2014 - Present.
Professor of Phyto-aromatherapy.
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UTEP.
2011- Present.
Professor of Complementary and Alternative Medicine and Introductory Herbal Medicine.
El Paso Community College – Senior Adult Program.
2009 – 2012
Academic and Teaching Coordinator for the Medical Spanish Curriculum.
Paul L. Foster School of Medicine-Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center-El Paso, TX.
1992 - 2001
Research Professor.
Faculty of Animal and Range Ecology University of Chihuahua, Mexico.
1997-1998
Principal.
American School Foundation, Chihuahua, México.
1994-1996
Professor.
American School Foundation, Chihuahua, México.
Grants / Awards / Fellowships
2002 - 2005
Herbal Safety Educational Grant.
Paso del Norte Health Foundation
2005 - 2007
Polypharmacy and Polyherbacy Among Older Adults.
Ageless Health Initiative.
Paso del Norte Health Foundation
2007 - 2008
Traditional Foods and Nutrition.
"Qué Sabrosa Vida" Initiative Paso del Norte Health Foundation
