text: * 2013 Biotechnology Heritage Award, from the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) and the Chemical Heritage Foundation
  *2004 Winthrop-Sears Medal, from the Chemical Heritage Foundation and The Chemists' Club, with Alexander Zaffaroni
  *2001 Condecoracion Eduardo Liceaga, Mexican highest award for contributions to the health field.
  *1994 Dr. Leopoldo Rio de la Loza, Mexican National Prize in Pharmaceutical Sciences
  * Leadership Award of the Mexican Health Federation