2004–2009 Doktor der Naturwissenschaften–Zoology

(summa cum laude, highest honours)
Heidelberg University, Germany

1994–1997 Master of Biological Science–Zoology

(distinción máxima, highest honours)
University of Chile, University of Toronto
and Royal Ontario Museum, Canada

1989–1992 Bachelor of Science–Biology

(distinción, great honours)
University of Chile