Vanessa Munoz Rivera

Vanessa Munoz Rivera, MD has a strong background in the medical field, with a focus on pediatric rheumatology. Vanessa started their career as a Resident in Pediatrics at Loma Linda University Children's Health in 2012 and then pursued further specialization as a Pediatric Rheumatology Fellow at Children's Hospital Los Angeles from 2015 to 2019.

In 2019, Vanessa took on the role of Section Chief in the Division of Rheumatology at MCLANE CHILDREN'S SCOTT & WHITE HOSPITAL. Vanessa successfully established the division and implemented various protocols for evaluating and treating pediatric patients with rheumatic disorders. During their tenure, they also developed biologic monitoring strategies for the pediatric population.

After that, Vanessa served as an Attending Physician and Pediatric Rheumatologist at Dell Children's Medical Center Foundation in 2020. Their responsibilities included providing evidence-based evaluation and management for pediatric patients with autoimmune or autoinflammatory disorders.

In 2021, Vanessa joined PPD as an Associate Medical Director, specializing in Rheumatology. In this role, they demonstrated their expertise by providing medical leadership and oversight for all phases of the clinical development process. Vanessa designed and implemented clinical development plans, clinical trials, and protocols while ensuring adherence to good clinical practice guidelines.

Currently, Vanessa is employed at argenx as a Medical Director and Global Clinical Trial Physician starting in 2022. Details of their role are not specified, but it can be inferred that they are involved in overseeing global clinical trials and providing medical direction.

Overall, Vanessa Munoz Rivera, MD has consistently contributed to the field of pediatric rheumatology through their various roles, displaying strong leadership and expertise in clinical development, patient care, and research.

Vanessa Munoz Rivera, MD obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, General from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona from 1998 to 2005. From 2008 to 2012, they attended the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, where they earned their Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree in Medicine. Vanessa is also certified as a Physician and Surgeon (Allopathic - M.D.) by the Texas Medical Board in May 2019 and the Medical Board of California in September 2013. Additionally, they are board certified in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) in 2017.