Carolina Prieto Castillo

Carolina Prieto Castillo is an experienced healthcare professional specializing in clinical laboratory management and blood transfusion medicine. Currently serving as Jefe Laboratorio Clínico at Hospital Dipreca since November 2005 and as Directora en Capítulo de Medicina Transfusional at SOCHIHEM, Carolina has successfully automated hematology and immunology processes and integrated advanced technologies in blood component processing. With a strong background in consultancy for ISO 15189 implementation at The Conflab-Labvine and leadership roles in professional organizations such as ALAPAC/ML, Carolina contributes significantly to scientific events and educational initiatives across Latin America. Carolina's educational credentials include a distinguished degree in Laboratory Clinical from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and multiple diplomas related to health management and transfusion medicine.