About Elle, MD

 Liliana Portales, PhD is a biomedical scientist with a PhD in Immunology and more than 10 years of experience leading preclinical studies in academic and translational research settings. Her expertise includes in vivo modeling, experimental design, and research coordination for contraceptive and reproductive health innovations. Liliana has published peer-reviewed work and collaborated with research institutions across North America and Latin America. As Research Lead at Elle, MD, she manages all preclinical research activities and collaborates with scientific partners to generate key safety and efficacy data.