Julio G. Martinez-Clark

Julio is an expert in the medical devices industry who believes that Latin America has immense potential as a destination for clinical research. He is the CEO of bioaccess®, the leading contract research organization (CRO) that helps Medtech companies conduct cost-effective and efficient clinical trials in Latin America.

Julio shares his insights on the Med Device Online publication and hosts the LATAM Medtech Leaders podcast, interviewing Medtech leaders who have successfully operated in Latin America. He has a wealth of experience in various fields, including serving as an advisor to the CEO of Amavita Heart and Vascular Health™, a leading cardiovascular practice in South Florida, and as an advisor to government agencies looking to position their territories as clinical trial destinations, and a mentor to startups. Julio was the board chairman of the Colombian Association for the Advancement of Clinical Research (AVANZAR), a technology consultant for Johns Hopkins Hospital, and the co-founder and CEO of a successful real estate investment firm. Additionally, he has held technical and business positions at global telecom and networking companies such as Lucent and Nortel.

Julio has a bachelor's degree in electronics engineering from Saint Thomas University in Bogota, Colombia, and a Master's degree in Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Western New England University in Springfield, MA. He presently resides in Miami, FL.