Felipe Villalobos

Secretary General

Dr. Felipe Villalobos
Senior Researcher, IDIAP Jordi Gol | Co-Coordinator, ISoP European Chapter

Dr. Felipe Villalobos is a medical doctor and senior researcher with dual Mexican and Spanish nationality, specializing in pharmacovigilance, pharmacoepidemiology, and health data science. At IDIAP Jordi Gol in Barcelona, he leads international vaccine safety studies, coordinates multidisciplinary teams, and drives innovative research using real-world data. He also oversees the Centres de Salut Integral de Referència (CSIR) Project, advancing integrated, high-quality primary care reform in Catalonia.

Beyond his research, Dr. Villalobos lectures at the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya and collaborates with regulators, healthcare providers, and patient organizations to strengthen global pharmacovigilance capacity. He co-coordinates the ISoP European Chapter and the Data Expert and Access Partners (DEAPs) Working Group at VAC4EU, and has served on the European Health Parliament’s Well-being for Health Care Workers Committee.

Passionate about innovation, inclusion, and mentorship, Dr. Villalobos advocates for a globally connected and equitable pharmacovigilance community that leverages data science to improve patient safety worldwide.