We are an authorized third party
We are authorized by COFEPRIS as a Clinical Unit to perform Bioequivalence Trials.
Our Quality Policy:
As a clinical research unit, at the Pharmacological Research Center of the National Cancer Institute (INCan) we are committed to our sponsors, suppliers and other interested parties to conduct clinical studies based on scientific, ethical and regulatory knowledge, with the aim of complying with the applicable needs and expectations, act with impartiality, ensure the safety and well-being of research subjects, obtain complete clinical data and traceable and reliable biological samples; as well as to collaborate with the sustainability of the Institute and contribute to the generation of effective, safe and quality therapeutic options for patients, supported by a Quality Management System with risk-based thinking and with a focus on the continuous improvement of the processes and quality.
Mission
Design and develop clinical studies aimed at demonstrating the safety, efficacy, bioequivalence and/or biocomparability of innovative, generic or biocomparable drugs; contributing with this, to the generation of new alternatives of treatment for the patients.
Vision
Consolidate as a COFEPRIS authorized third party for clinical bioequivalence and biocomparability studies; as well as being the main cancer pharmacological research center in Mexico, with international reach.
Values
Respect. We carry out all our activities out of deep respect for patients, our clients, the institution to which we belong, our coworkers, providers (internal and external) and human rights.
Integrity. We are committed to generating impartial, quality results in the shortest possible time, in order to support the pharmaceutical industry in generating new treatment alternatives that are safe, effective and of quality for patients.
Passion for Quality. We focus the leadership and commitment of the organization on identifying and understanding the requirements of all interested parties in order to systematically fulfill them through our processes.
Our facilities
At the CIF we have the necessary spaces to carry out phase, bioequivalence and biocomparability studies in healthy volunteers and patients (mainly cancer patients).
Taking samples and signs
15 reposet chairs for chemotherapy and sample collection | Sample processing area with controlled access, which has a centrifuge and deep freezer (-70 ° C) | somatometry area
Infirmary and emergencies
Crash area | Medical emergency area | Nursing Center
Volunteer areas
12 rooms with bathroom (single and shared) with a total of 30 beds | Recreation area | Waiting room | dining room | Exclusive bathroom for volunteers and family members
Support areas
Supplies warehouse | Central document archive | Medicine warehouse at room temperature, refrigeration and with red light for photosensitive products | septic area
Job center
Consulting room for exclusive use in research protocols | Area with computer equipment for administrative and quality personnel and clinical coordinators | Staff meeting room | Monitoring area | Exclusive bathrooms for staff | Room for medical staff on call
INCan Areas
Clinical and imaging lab | Mixing center | Emergency area | Immediate attention with service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year | Pharmacovigilance Unit | Management of RPBI
CIF Team
At CIF we have a list of specialists in the pharmaceutical industry and cancer medicine. Know us.
Dra. Ana Gabriela Prior Mier y Terán
CIF-INCan Director
Oceanologist with a Master’s and PhD. in science. She has various training workshops at an international level in health regulation; as well as, graduates in teaching skills and in advising and counseling from the Tecnológico de Monterrey. She was director of Biotechnology Engineering at the Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico City Campus, she has worked for almost 10 years in the pharmaceutical industry.
QFB. Ivan Cruz Verea
CIF Sanitary Manager
Pharmaceutical Chemist Biologist from the Metropolitan Autonomous University. He completed the Clinical Pharmacology diploma course at the National Autonomous University of Mexico. He has 18 years of work experience in the pharmaceutical industry and clinical analysis and updating of Quality Management Systems for compliance with good clinical practices in the development of clinical research and laboratory protocols, of good manufacturing practices. of medications. Management, monitoring and regulatory responses. He has been a speaker at courses on Good Practices (BP) in Documentation, BP in Storage, BP in Classification; BP of Distribution corresponding to the Official Mexican Standard (NOM-059-SSA1-2015)
Eng. Paulina Mercadillo Herrera
Clinical and quality monitor of CIF protocols
Biotechnology Engineer with a specialization in molecular biology, graduated from the Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico City Campus. She has diplomas in pharmacology, pharmacogenomics, nutrigenetics, nutrigenomics, and medical epigenetics. She participated in INMEGEN and the National Institute of Pediatrics in different lines of genomic cancer research. Currently, she has two publications on asthma within the National Institute of Respiratory Diseases (INER).
Dr. Carlos A. Díaz Tufinio
CIF Pharmaceutical and Medical Biotechnologist
Biotechnology Engineer with a specialization in molecular biology, graduated from Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico City Campus. He has diplomas in pharmacology, pharmacogenomics, nutrigenetics, nutrigenomics, and medical epigenetics. He participated in INMEGEN and the National Institute of Pediatrics in different lines of genomic cancer research. Currently, he has two publications on asthma at the National Institute of Respiratory Diseases (INER).
Lic. Yenifer Lucio Báez
Clinical Coordinator of protocols and sample processing chemistry for research projects in bioequivalence of the CIF
Bachelor’s degree in diagnostic biochemistry with a specialty in public health, graduated from the National Autonomous University of Mexico. She has a diploma in quality management and several courses in molecular modeling of drugs in silico focused on cancer. Her line of research is focused on generating therapeutic alternatives for the well-being of the patient.
Assistant Mónica Hernández
CIF Administrative Assistant
She has 28 years of work experience as a Bilingual Executive Secretary, some of the places where I have worked are, the National Chamber of the Radio and Television Industry, Columbia Tristar International, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Campus Ciudad de México, The Bank of New York Mellon and National Cancer Institute.
Male Nurse Daniel Yitshar Mendoza Reyes
CIF Nursing Manager
Bachelor of Nursing graduated from the Faculty of Higher Studies Zaragoza- UNAM. He has a specialty in cancer nursing from the National School of Nursing and Obstetrics-UNAM.
He has participated and attended the National Conference on Nursing that is held annually in Mexico.
Nurse Maricruz Martinez Vega
CIF Nursing Manager
She has worked in nursing home patient care agencies.
She has a degree in nursing from the Faculty of Higher Studies-UNAM. She has a course in patient care with radiation therapy, palliative care, gerontological patient care.
Francisco Javier Rodríguez Ibargüen
CIF Social Service Intern
Medical student at the UNAM Medicine`s School
Research Team
Being part of the National Institute of Cancerology (INCan), we work together with researchers from various areas of this Institute.
Dra. Gabriela Alamilla García
Medical Oncologist at National Institute of Cancerology (INCan)
She specialized as a Surgeon and Obstetrician at the Higher School of Internal Medicine, internal medicine resident at the Juárez Hospital in Mexico, she has a certification from the Mexican Council of Oncology, currently Medical Oncologist of the National Cancer Institute
Dr. Antonio Bahena
Medical Oncologist and Internist at the National Cancer Institute (INCan)
He has a specialty in Medical Surgeon from the Anáhuac University of Mexico, Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology at the Autonomous University of Mexico, with experience in Health Care, Research, Clinical Research and Healthcare Management, currently Medical Oncologist and Internist of the National Cancer Institute
Dr. Enrique Bargalló Rocha
Oncologist and Head of the Breast Tumors Department of the National Cancer Institute (INCan)
He is an expert in liver cancer and has more than 20 years of experience in various prestigious institutions such as the ABC Observatory Medical Center.
He was trained as a Medical Surgeon at La Salle University, he performed the specialties of Oncological Surgery and General Surgery both at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) and Member SMeO (Mexican Society of Oncology).
Dra. María del Consuelo Díaz Romero
Physician Attached to the Department of Digestive Tumors of the National Institute of Cancerology (INCan)
She is a Surgeon from the Universidad Veracruzana, with a specialty in medical oncology from the National Cancer Institute (UNAM diploma) and she is a Master of Science and clinical research from the National Polytechnic Institute.
She has participated in several clinical studies and is constantly updated on good clinical practices, epidemiology, and clinical research.
She has 7 publications as co-author and 10 papers at national and international events.
