Dr. Iván Sanz Muñoz is an outstanding scientist, recognized for his contribution to the field of virological monitoring and research in respiratory diseases. In fact, he has held the role of Scientific and Virological Surveillance Manager at the National Influenza Center in Valladolid. Since joining, he has led several initiatives to understand and combat viral diseases of global importance, being an active member of the Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System (GISRS) of the World Health Organization. 

With a strong academic background, he holds a Doctorate in Health Sciences Research. In this regard, his vast experience has been reflected in more than 45 scientific publications, addressing various aspects of virological surveillance, respiratory virus characterization and serological evaluation. In addition, he has worked as Director and Coordinator of the Influenza Update Conference, an annual event of great relevance for the scientific community. 

Likewise, his commitment to research has extended beyond his role at the National Influenza Center. As a member of the Institute of Health Sciences of Castilla and León (ICSCYL) and the Center for Biomedical Research in Infectious Diseases (CIBERINFEC), he has contributed to the advancement of knowledge in the field of infectious diseases. In addition, his scientific interests include the study of respiratory viruses such as Influenza, RSV and COVID-19, as well as the development of innovative therapeutic strategies, such as the design of antiviral drugs using CRISPR technology. 

• Scientific and Virological Surveillance Manager at the National Influenza Center in Valladolid
• Director and Coordinator of the Influenza Update Conference at the National Influenza Center
• Doctorate in Health Sciences Research, University of Valladolid
• Master's Degree in Vaccines from the Catholic University of Murcia
• Master's Degree in Genomics and Medical Genetics from the University of Granada
• Master's Degree in Health Sciences Research: Pharmacology, Neurobiology and Nutrition from the University of Valladolid
• Master's Degree in Anthropology and Forensic Genetics from the University of Granada
• Degree in Biology from the University of Salamanca
• Member of: 
  • WHO Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System (GISRS)
  • Institute of Health Sciences of Castilla and León (ICSCYL)
  • Center for Biomedical Research in Infectious Diseases (CIBERINFEC)