Our Team of Professionals

Meet our Team of Professionals

Kali Clinical Research was founded by Dr. Cesar Amescua from Hospital Angeles Tijuana. The team is composed of senior professionals in Biotech, Pharmaceutical, Medical Device Development and Regulatory Affairs, with combined decades of experience and knowledge developing clinical research programs.

Dr. Blanca Acosta

CHIEF REGULATORY OFFICER

As Chief Regulatory Officer at Kali Clinical Research Dr. Blanca Acosta brings more than 10 years of experience in Regulatory Management in Public and Private Health Institutions, and  a deep knowledge of multi-level organizational structures. 

Dr. Acosta has years in coordinating and monitoring quality in clinical trials to ensure compliance with research protocols in adherence to good clinical practices. Dr. Acosta has a Masters in Data Management to ensure patient safety.

Dr. Cesar Amescua

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Dr. Cesar Amescua brings over 30 years of industry experience and leadership to his role as President of Kali Clinical Research. Dr. Amescua empowers comprehensive solutions in support of improving patient health and safety.

Dr. Cesar Amescua is board-certified in anesthesiology and pain medicine, and Head of the Clinical Research Division of Hospital Angeles Tijuana. Clinical Studies Administration for Latin America from the University of California San Diego, UCSD.

Dr. Rufino Menchaca

CHIEF HEALTH SCIENCES

Dr. Rufino Mendoza has 19 years of experience delivering projects for the pharmaceutical/biotechnology/medical device industries and leading consulting organizations. He has broad experience in developing strategic technological solutions.

Dr. Menchaca will lead the Clinical Research Solutions Service Line delivering a full suite of clinical consulting and outsourcing services. Dr. Rufino Menchaca has a Masters and PhD in Public Health.