Sandra Milena Castellar
Professor & Clinical Researcher in Neurorehabilitation
Carrera 45 No. 26-85, 110110, Bogotá, CO.About
Highly accomplished Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with a distinguished record in neurorehabilitation, neuromuscular diseases, and orphan diseases. Drives impactful research and clinical innovation, translating advanced scientific understanding into improved patient outcomes and educational excellence. Committed to advancing medical knowledge and practice through rigorous investigation and compassionate care.
Work
National University of Colombia, Faculty of Medicine
|Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Bogotá, Cundinamarca, Colombia
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Summary
Leads academic instruction, clinical practice, and research initiatives in physical medicine and rehabilitation, specializing in complex neurological and rare disease conditions.
Highlights
Directed cutting-edge research programs focused on neurorehabilitation, neuromuscular diseases, and orphan diseases, contributing to advancements in therapeutic protocols and patient management.
Taught and mentored numerous medical students and residents annually in physical medicine and rehabilitation, fostering the next generation of clinicians and researchers.
Developed and implemented specialized clinical protocols for patients with orphan diseases, significantly improving diagnostic accuracy and long-term management strategies.
Secured competitive research grants to fund innovative studies in neurorehabilitation, enhancing departmental research capacity and contributing to scientific literature.
Provided expert clinical consultations and led multidisciplinary teams in the comprehensive rehabilitation of patients with complex neurological conditions, achieving measurable improvements in functional independence.
Languages
Spanish
English
Skills
Clinical Expertise
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Neurorehabilitation, Neuromuscular Diseases, Orphan Diseases, Clinical Diagnosis, Rehabilitation Therapy, Patient Management, Electromyography (EMG), Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS).
Research & Academia
Research Design, Grant Writing, Medical Education, Curriculum Development, Peer Review, Scientific Publication, Mentorship, Data Analysis.
Leadership & Collaboration
Multidisciplinary Team Leadership, Program Development, Strategic Planning, Stakeholder Engagement.