Dr Silvia Gold holds a PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Buenos Aires, is a Member of the National Academy of Pharmacy and Biochemistry and was awarded with the Gold Medal from the Royal Academy of Medicine and Surgery of Murcia, Spain.

Dr Gold is the president of Mundo Sano Foundation, whose vision is to transform the reality of populations affected by neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in endemic and non-endemic countries. The foundation works on a management model focused on prevention and control of neglected diseases, through development and implementation of investigative projects in the field and the lab.

In line with the idea of collaborative work, Mundo Sano has a formal relationship with national and international organizations and institutions.

Dr Gold has been part of numerous scientific publications and has actively participated in international meetings and conferences related to the NTDs and Global Public Health.

Jointly with Hugo Sigman, Dr Gold founded Insud Group and Insud Pharma the international pharmaceutical company.