César Álvarez González

Navigating the brain’s complexities from molecules to societies | Physician-Neuroscientist | 📍 Μεξικανοκύπριος 🇨🇾🇪🇺🇲🇽

Cyprus

About

César is an experienced, passionate neurologist and neuroscientist driven by the complexities of the brain, from molecules to narratives and decision-making, and always striving to translate scientific discoveries into societal benefits. His approach to translational and clinical research is collaborative and interdisciplinary. He works closely with cross-functional groups to develop scientific solutions. He is passionate about improving clinical outcomes. He has experience leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with colleagues from various backgrounds. He has presented his work at international conferences and published peer-reviewed journal articles. Having worked and lived in five countries, César profoundly understands the complexity of working in multicultural, diverse, and complex environments. His adaptability and comfort in such settings reassure colleagues or collaborators of his ability to thrive professionally.

Experience

  • Independent Clinician-Scientist & Researcher at Self-employed
    Jun 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 2 mos

    Empowering decisions with expert insights across neuroscience, clinical research, and health technology. Services Advisory & Consultancy – Tailored strategic plans for companies, research organisations, and science/health start-ups to develop and implement processes. Research & Development – Clinical and scientific input for study design, protocol development, data analysis, grant narratives, and feasibility assessments for CNS-focused projects. Product Development – Consulting for neuro‑devices, digital therapeutics, diagnostics, and health apps. Risk assessment, multidisciplinary coordination, and UAT planning/reporting. Clinical & Translational Research – Bridging basic findings to clinical trials, biomarker validation, and eCOA design/validation. Integrating biomedical, psychological, and social data for neurological disease management. Scientific Communication – Translating complex neuroscience into compelling narratives for press releases, investor presentations, and public engagement. Open to collaboration with biotechnology firms, research institutions, health-tech organisations, and investment partners.

  • Founder at NeuroMéxico
    Jan 2015 - Present · 11 yrs 7 mos

    Remote not-for-profit position. - I lead a remote team of editors distributed in different countries. - I design the website to create a more visually appealing, user-friendly experience. - I coordinate the writing and editing content of the website to communicate science to a Spanish-speaking audience. - I design marketing campaigns to expand the website's online presence in Spanish speaker countries. - Since January 2015, the site has established a community from Mexico, Latin America, USA, and Spain and has received more than 700k hits. We have more than 30,000 followers on social networks.

  • Scientific and Clinical Development at sefit
    Oct 2023 - Jan 2024 · 4 mos

    - Medical and Scientific Advisory. - Developing a scientific and clinical plan for Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy (VRET) software to help individuals with Sensory Overresponsivity (SOR) by ensuring its efficacy, safety, and usability.

  • University Hospital Basel (3 yrs 8 mos)
    • Senior Clinical Researcher & EDSS Expert (Neurostatus-UHB)
      Jun 2021 - May 2023 · 2 yrs

      - I provided creative cross-disciplinary clinical, scientific, and digital health input for primary multiple sclerosis (MS) clinical trials using Neurostatus-eEDSS. - I was responsible for providing high-quality reviews on clinical EDSS assessment data consistency on different eCOA platforms in multi-centre or single-centre clinical trials in Multiple Sclerosis and other neuroimmunological disorders. - I provided insights and knowledge of the Neurostatus-eEDSS digitalised clinical algorithm while developing new eCOA platforms that integrated the Neurostatus-eEDSS and offered highly analytical thinking and data structure knowledge of the algorithm. - I led and supported several UATs (Usability Assessment Tests) while developing new eCOA platforms that integrated the Neurostatus-eEDSS, including providing appropriate documentation for regulatory compliance. - I co-led a team of EDSS expert neurologists: offering analytical and critical thinking, effectively guiding them to solve complex problems and advising peers in finding innovative solutions for the high-quality reviews on clinical EDSS assessment data consistency. - I managed a clinical research project in neurodegeneration and image biomarkers providing translational analytical abilities to interpret complex data.

    • Medical Advisor & EDSS Expert (Neurostatus-UHB)
      Oct 2019 - May 2021 · 1 yr 8 mos

      - I was responsible for providing high-quality reviews on clinical EDSS assessment data consistency on different eCOA platforms in multi-centre or single-centre clinical trials in Multiple Sclerosis and other neuroimmunological disorders. - I offered pragmatic problem-solving skills during my scientific and consulting activities with internal and external stakeholders. - I provided creative and innovative clinical and scientific consulting in clinical neuroimmunology and health information technology to eCOA companies.

  • Postdoctoral Research Associate at Charité
    Nov 2017 - Oct 2019 · 2 yrs

    - Planned, designed, developed and executed a research project regarding immunological markers in the early stages of Multiple Sclerosis, with a special focus on the role of B cell subpopulations. - Established a scientific collaboration with a worldwide group of experts in rheumatology and B cells. - Researched and analysed scientific and medical data to contribute to scientific publications in translational neuroimmunology. - Planned and designed a translational exploratory project to develop a multicolour flow cytometric easy-to-apply kit to phenotype human lymphocyte subsets to evaluate patients’ immune status using data science solutions, advanced analysis and digital visualisations. - Taught and mentored clinical fellows and medical, master and PhD students.