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Dr M.F. Vincenti Gonzalez

As a Scientific Information Specialist in the biomedical domain, I support researchers, teaching staff, and students in effectively navigating and using information resources associated with FHML and MUMC+, including scholarly journals, books, and both general and specialized databases. I am also  involved in the development, maintenance, and evaluation of library collections, ensuring their alignment with academic and research needs.


Key activities include:

-Designing and delivering training sessions and online learning materials focused on information literacy and responsible use of information.

-Assisting researchers and students in the development of advanced literature search strategies, with particular expertise in searches for systematic and structured reviews.

-Monitoring and integrating new developments in bibliographic databases, search platforms, and discovery tools.

-Analysing the use of journals, books, and databases within the faculty, and advising on collection development and optimisation to support scientific education and research.

-Providing tailored advice and one-on-one support to staff and students on making effective and critical use of available information sources.

Expertises

At Maastricht University, I work as a Scientific Information Specialist in the biomedical domain, supporting researchers, students and teaching staff in information literacy. I assist with literature search strategies, systematic reviews and the responsible use of scientific information.

My background lies in tropical medicine, emerging viruses, global health and One Health, with a focus on poverty-related infectious diseases. Previous work in spatial epidemiology and infectious disease surveillance focuses on bridging academia, public health and sustainability. I am also passionate about teaching and citizen science.

Career history
  • 2022–2024 – Study Case Lead & Researcher, Monitoring Outbreaks for Disease Surveillance in a Data Science Context (MOOD), Spatial Epidemiology Lab, Université Libre de Bruxelles. Coordinator: CIRAD-Montpellier, France
  • 2020–2021 – Data Manager & Postdoctoral Researcher, COVID-HOME Study (prospective cohort of non-hospitalized COVID-19 patients), University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG), The Netherlands
  • 2018–2020 – Postdoctoral Researcher, Arbocarib Project, University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG), The Netherlands & GGD Willemstad, Curaçao
  • 2014–2018 – Doctoral Candidate (Ph.D.), Medical Microbiology, University of Groningen, The Netherlands
  • 2012–2015 – Project Local Coordinator & Researcher, IDAMS and DENVEN Dengue projects, Aragua and Carabobo states, Venezuela
  • 2011 – English Language Proficiency (Honors), Seneca College, Toronto, Canada
  • 2009–2010 – Diploma in Environmental Management (Honors), University of Carabobo, Venezuela
  • 2008–2010 – Master of Biological Sciences, University of Carabobo, Venezuela
  • 2004–2007 – Bachelor of Biological Sciences, University of Carabobo, Venezuela