Dr. Francisco Sotomayor Lugo is a Research Scientist at the Abu Dhabi Stem Cell Center (ADSCC), United Arab Emirates, where he is currently working on the differentiation of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) into pancreatic beta cells. Graduated in Medicine from the University of Medical Sciences of Santiago de Cuba in 2014, receiving the honorary title of gold degree graduate. He specialized in Clinical Genetics and Immunology at the University of Medical Sciences of Havana, where he obtained his qualifications with distinction. His academic and clinical training has been complemented by a Master’s in Basic Immunology, also from the University of Medical Sciences of Havana, which he completed in 2022. He was a Research Scientist at the National Center of Medical Genetics and an Assistant Professor of Genetics and Immunology at UMSH. With over 8 years of experience in medical genetics and immunology, Dr. Sotomayor Lugo has made significant contributions to the fields of stem cell research, genetic disease diagnostics, and immunological studies. He is a member of the Cuban Society of Human Genetics and the Cuban Society of Immunology and has been recognized for his contributions to the scientific community. He has trained and mentored a diverse group of researchers and students, with a particular emphasis on molecular techniques, including RT-qPCR, digital droplet PCR, flow cytometry, methylation assays, and NGS.