Biography

Dr. Armando received her PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina and postdoctoral training at the University of London, UK, and the National Institute of Health, USA. Dr. Armando has considerable expertise the physiology, pharmacology and biochemistry of the stress response and in central and peripheral mechanisms of regulation of blood pressure and renal function, in particular, the role of the renal dopaminergic system which has been her primary research interet for several years.

Dr. Armando has authored more than 110 original papers in high quality journals and about 15 reviews and book chapters. Her research and contributions have been recognized by a number of awards including several national and international grants, and memberships in Advisory Boards and Organizing Committees of several international scientific meetings.