José Esparza nickname(s):
José Esparza
José Esparza date of birth:
December 19, 1945
How old is José Esparza?
80
Where was José Esparza born?
Maracaibo, Venezuela
José Esparza body shape:
Average
What color are José Esparza's eyes?
Brown - Dark
What color is José Esparza's hair?
Salt and Pepper
Is José Esparza gay or straight?
Straight
What is José Esparza's ethnicity?
White
What is José Esparza nationality?
American
What is José Esparza's occupation?
Scientist
Short Biography
José Esparza is a Venezuelan American virologist who lives in the USA, appointed as President of the Global Virus Network since January 2016. He is known for his efforts to promote the international development and testing of vaccines against HIV/AIDS. During 17 years (till 1985) he pursued an academic career at the Venezuelan Institute for Scientific Research (IVIC), attaining positions as full professor of virology and chairman of its Department of Microbiology and Cell Biology. From 1986 to 2014 he worked continuously as a viral vaccine expert and senior public health adviser for international health policy agencies such as the World Health Organization, the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. José G. Esparza is currently an adjunct professor of medicine, at the Institute of Human Virology (University of Maryland School of Medicine). He is the President of the Global Virus Network.