I was born and raised in Mexico City. I am the second son of Rolando Hernández and Carmina Espinosa. From them, I learned a passion for science and a love of teaching. I grew up in the colorful neighborhood of Coyoacán, situated in the center of the city. I attended high school at UNAM, which became my second home and remained a significant part of my life until I completed my doctorate. It was also there that I met my beautiful partner, Gabriela Medina, my companion on this beautiful and brief journey called life.

Research Instructor U. of Pittsburgh (US) 2023-Present

Postdoctoral Fellow U. of Pittsburgh (US) 2020-2023

Ph.D. Biomedical Sci. UNAM (México) 2012-2020

M.D. UNAM (México) 2005-2012

Assistant Lecturer UNAM (México) 2011-2012

Associate Lecturer UNAM (México) 2012-2019

Research Assistant UNAM (México) 2017-2020

International Exch. Cajal In. (Spain) 2018-2018

Postdoctoral Fellow U. of Pittsburgh (US) 2020-2023

Research Instructor U. of Pittsburgh (US) 2023-Present

Recognition for dignified medical attention, IMSS, México

Scholarship, National Quality Ph.D.  Program CONACyT

Medal of Merit for excellence in teaching, Dr. José Laguna García

Trainee Professional Development Award (TPDA) SfN

“Level 1 researcher” of the National System of Researchers (SNI) 

Founding Member of NeuroLATAM

Chair of the International Committee of the UUPDA

Honorary member, Chapter Peru, SfN

ISTAART postdoctoral member