Dr. Claudia Chavez, MD PhD
Dr. Claudia Chavez, MD PhD
Dr. Claudia Chavez-Munoz is a distinguished surgeon-scientist recognized internationally for her pioneering contributions to burn care, wound healing, and tissue regeneration. She is the founder of Conexeu Science Inc., established in 2023. Initially appointed as the company’s Chief Medical Officer (October 16, 2023 – April 8, 2025), she now serves as Chief Science Officer, leading innovation in regenerative therapeutics.
Currently, Dr. Chavez-Munoz serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia, where she has mentored graduate trainees (2 MSc, 2 PhD) and contributes to the Undergraduate MD Program through lectures in regenerative biology and surgical innovation. Her academic research continues to focus on extracellular matrix (ECM)-based therapies and 3D organ reseeding. At Conexeu, she leads the scientific direction of the 10 Minute Tissue™ scaffold platform, translating more than a decade of high-impact research into next-generation, clinically actionable solutions for complex wound healing, reconstructive surgery, and regenerative medicine.