* 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