People

Archaeologists

Thierry Jamin

Thierry Jamin is a French explorer and archaeologist known for his work in South America, particularly in Peru. Born on May 10, 1967, in Bondy, France, Jamin developed an interest in the history and cultures of the Andean civilizations early in his career. He is perhaps best known for his theories and expeditions searching for the lost city of Paititi, which he believes to be located in the remote areas of the Peruvian Amazon. Jamin remains a prominent figure in the field of exploratory archaeology, contributing significantly to the study and preservation of South American indigenous cultures.

Journalists

Jaime Maussan

Jaime Maussan is a Mexican journalist and ufologist, best known for his investigative work on unidentified flying objects (UFOs) and extraterrestrial phenomena. Born in 1953 in Mexico City, he began his career in journalism as a correspondent and anchor for Televisa, covering a broad range of topics, from politics to science. In the early 1990s, Maussan shifted his focus to UFOlogy, hosting the TV show "Tercer Milenio," which investigates UFO sightings and alien encounters. Maussan's work has significantly influenced the popular and cultural discourse surrounding UFOs in Latin America.

Scientists

John D. McDowell, DDS, MS

McDowell is a tenured professor in the Department of Diagnostic and Biological Sciences at the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) degree from Loyola University of Chicago School of Dentistry. Subsequently, Dr. McDowell completed a five-year combined residency and fellowship program at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, Texas. In addition, he holds a Master of Science degree from the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Texas. His master's thesis compared the radiographic features of facial fractures in female victims of domestic violence to those in women involved in motor vehicle accidents.

Mary K. Jesse, M.D.

An Associate Professor of Radiology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. She earned her Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine in 2007. Dr. Jesse completed her internship at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School (Austin) Program in 2008 and her residency in Radiology at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program in 2012. She then pursued a fellowship in Musculoskeletal Radiology at the University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program, which she completed in 2012. Dr. Jesse is board-certified in Radiology (2012) and has specialized training in Radiology - Musculoskeletal Imaging and Procedures (2012). Her research interests include the impact of virtual interviews on the musculoskeletal radiology fellowship match, strategies for integrating work-from-home faculty in academic radiology departments, and radiographic assessment of acute vs. chronic vertebral compression fractures. Dr. Jesse has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications in her field of expertise.

James Caruso, M.D.

Caruso is the Chief Medical Examiner and Forensic Pathologist for the City and County of Denver. He earned his Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine after completing his undergraduate degree in Biology at the same institution. Dr. Caruso served in the United States Navy for 30 years, during which he practiced shipboard medicine, diving and submarine medicine, aviation medicine, hospital-based pathology, and forensic pathology. He completed his residency in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology along with a fellowship in Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine at Duke University Medical Center. Dr. Caruso received his Forensic Pathology training at the Maryland Chief Medical Examiner's Office in Baltimore and is board-certified in all of these medical specialties. Throughout his career, he has performed autopsies in various locations worldwide, including hostile environments such as Iraq. Dr. Caruso has authored numerous peer-reviewed scientific papers and book chapters. In his current role as Chief Medical Examiner and Coroner for Denver, Colorado, he oversees a medical examiner office for a large city and serves as faculty for local medical schools.

Dr. William Rodriguez III

Rodriguez is a forensic anthropologist who has had an accomplished career in the field, having served as the chief forensic anthropologist and chief deputy medical examiner for special investigations for the Department of Defense Armed Forces Medical Examiner's Office for more than 20 years. He has been involved in numerous high-profile cases, including investigations related to the Black Hawk Down incident in Mogadishu, Somalia; war crimes in Kosovo and Iraq; and the Space Shuttle Columbia's explosion. Dr. Rodriguez has also worked on cases for the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for the State of Maryland and served as a forensic consultant for various organizations.

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Salvador Angel Romero

A geneticist who graduated in Genomics from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM).

Galetskiy Dmitriy Vladislàvovich

Medicine’s University of St. Petersburg, Russia

José de Jesús Zalce Benítez

Forensic Doctor – Mexico – Mexico

José de la Cruz Ríos López

Biologist – Campeche – Mexico

Raymundo Salas Alfaro

Radiologist – Cusco – Peru

Dr. David Ruiz

A plastic surgeon and forensic specialist from Peru.