Mauro Barrantes

Mauro Barrantes Santamaría is a clinical laboratory leader with over 25 years of experience driving operational quality, innovation, and strategic growth. Currently serving as Technical Director at Referencia Laboratorio Clínico, Mauro oversees analytical quality assurance and spearheads continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.

Throughout his career, Mauro has specialized in establishing world-class quality management systems under rigorous international standards, including ISO 17025, ISO 15189, and CAP.

Known for his forward-thinking approach, he focuses on modernizing laboratory ecosystems. Mauro actively champions digital integration, process automation, and environmental sustainability, helping clinical laboratories transition into highly efficient, future-ready, and resilient businesses.