Cintia Spira
Expert Advice Service Lead · conect4childrenstichting
Research Interests
implementation research quality and patient safety
Biography
Physician and health researcher with over 15 years of international experience in clinical research, implementation science, and health systems strengthening. She holds a medical degree and a specialty in Family Medicine from Argentina, as well as a Master’s in Clinical Effectiveness from the University of Buenos Aires. She completed pre-doctoral training in implementation research at Tulane University in the United States. Coordinated multidisciplinary projects across Europe, Africa, and Latin America in collaboration with academic institutions, NGOs, and public health organizations. Her work has focused on improving care quality and equity in maternal, child, and pediatric health. She currently serves as Expert Advice Service Lead at conect4children (c4c-S), where she leads expert consultation services to support high-quality pediatric clinical trials across Europe.
Education
MD, Physician – University of Buenos Aires, Argentina Family Medicine Specialty – CEMIC University Institute, Argentina Master’s in Clinical Effectiveness – University of Buenos Aires, Argentina Pre-doctoral Training in Implementation Research – Tulane University, USA Postgraduate Program in Clinical Studies Monitoring – Foundation for Pharmacological Studies, Argentina
Recent Google Scholar Publications
- Quality improvement intervention to increase colorectal cancer screening at the primary care setting: a cluster-randomised controlled trial
- Adaptation and implementation of the Batz guide for bedside advocacy in two hospitals
- Development of physical activity and food built environment quality indicators for chronic diseases in Argentina
- A multifaceted intervention to improve syphilis screening and treatment in pregnant women in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo and in Lusaka, Zambia: a cluster …
- Improving the quality of maternity services in Nepal through accelerated implementation of essential interventions by healthcare professional associations
Grants / Consultancy
None INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF GYNECOLOGY AND OBSTETRICS WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION
Links
- Google Scholar https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=es&user=X4nABwQAAAAJ
- Scopus https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=None