Blanca Virginia Franco, born in Paraguay, Doctor of Medicine (National University of Asunción – Paraguay) Specialist in Medical Clinic, Nephrology (Paris VI University, Paris – France), Master in Transplant Coordination and Management (University of Barcelona – Spain) ; PhD in Public Law and Governance (Columbia University of Paraguay); Higher University Didactics (Catholic University of Asunción – Paraguay; Political Science (National University of Asunción); Master in Strategic Planning and Management (Institute of Higher Strategic Studies – Paraguay). Course in Nephrology (Harvard Medical School, Boston – USA). Certificate in Defense Strategy and Policy (William J. Perry Center/National Defense University, Washington DC- USA).
Author of Draft National Law No. 4392: “National Fund for Solidarity Resources for Health”. Author and director of the First Program of Medical Specialists in Nephrology in Paraguay (Academic Innovation). Author and Coordinator of the First Dialysis and Transplant Nursing Program/Ministry of Health, Paraguay (Academic Innovation). Past president, member of Continuing Medical Education, Specialization Certification and C.D. of the Paraguayan Society of Nephrology. Member and C.D. of the Paraguayan Transplant Society. Member of the Latin American Society of Nephrology. Member of the Latin American Transplant Society. Founder and member of the Board of Directors of the Network of Latin American Experts and Analysts.
Decoration received: Gold Medal “Presidency of the Republic”