Dr. Vazquez completed his undergraduate and doctoral studies in Biochemistry at the National University of the South in Argentina, earning his Ph.D. in 1997. He pursued advanced training as a von Humboldt Visiting Fellow in Pharmacology at the Freie Universität in Berlin, Germany (1997), followed by a Visiting Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Signal Transduction Division at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences in North Carolina (2001–2006).

He joined the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences (UTCOMLS) in 2007, where he is now a tenured Professor in the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology. He also serves as Associate Director of the Center for Hypertension and Precision Medicine and Director of the MSBS in Medical Sciences program.

For the past 18 years, Dr. Vazquez has combined a strong record of teaching and mentoring with an independent, AHA- and NIH-funded research program investigating the molecular and cellular basis of coronary heart disease. His pioneering studies on the role of TRPC channels in endothelial and macrophage biology have led to important insights into mechanisms of vascular dysfunction and atherosclerosis, with publications in high-impact scientific journals. His scientific contributions have been recognized through election as a Fellow of the American Heart Association, as well as institutional honors such as the Dean’s New Investigator Award and the Dean’s Mentor Award.

In addition to his research accomplishments, Dr. Vazquez has established himself as an educational leader and innovator. As Director of the MSBS in Medical Sciences program, he has spearheaded initiatives that enhance advising, curricular alignment, and student success. He developed and implemented a centralized advising model endorsed by college leadership, designed the innovative MSBS Flex pathway to meet the needs of diverse student populations, and expanded opportunities for professional development through seminars and alumni engagement. Under his leadership, the MSBS program has grown in quality, visibility, and impact as a pipeline to medical and health professional schools.

Dr. Vazquez continues to integrate scholarship, teaching, and program innovation to advance both biomedical education and cardiovascular science, making lasting contributions to the mission of the University of Toledo and to the broader academic community.