Board of Directors
The governance structure of CIREN, presented as positions and responsibilities. Names and photographs will be published as appointments are formally confirmed.
CIREN operates under the Ministry of Public Health of Cuba (MINSAP). The Board of Directors provides institutional governance, clinical leadership, and scientific direction. The following positions define the governance structure; confirmed appointments will be published here.
Director General
Provides overall institutional leadership and represents CIREN to the Ministry of Public Health and international partners.
Medical Director
Oversees clinical care, patient safety, and the quality of medical services across all specialized clinics.
Scientific Director
Guides the research agenda, scientific publications, and the integration of basic research with clinical care.
Director of Rehabilitation
Leads the neuro-restorative rehabilitation programs and multidisciplinary therapy teams.
Director of International Patients
Coordinates care for international patients and relations with partner institutions worldwide.
Director of Quality and Safety
Maintains the ISO 9000-based quality system and patient safety standards.
Documented Leadership Findings
The following names have been identified in published sources in connection with CIREN leadership. They are presented as research findings, not confirmed current appointments. Deputy director positions reported in 2009 are historical and do not establish the current composition of the board.
Dr. Héctor Vera Cuesta
Research CandidateDirector of CIREN
La Jornada · December 2023
Dr. Lilia María Morales Chacón
Research CandidateCIREN deputy director
Prospeo · Third-party directory listing
Dr. Raúl José Macías González
Research CandidateCIREN vice-director
Prospeo · Third-party directory listing
Dr. Carlos Maragoto Rizo
Research CandidateDeputy director of medical assistance
Movimiento Izquierda Unida · 2021
Dr. Roidel Alessandrini
Historical (2009)Clinical deputy director
La Jornada · 2009 (historical)
Dr. Emilio Villa Acosta
Historical (2009)Executive deputy director
La Jornada · 2009 (historical)
Board appointments are being confirmed. No name is listed here until an appointment has been formally accepted and verified. This section is updated as confirmations are received.
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