About Biolingo
We deliver specialized, high-accuracy medical translation solutions designed to mitigate risk, ensure compliance, and drive better patient outcomes.
The Standard of Care in Translation
Founded in 2011, BioLingo was built on a simple belief: language should never stand between a patient and life‑saving care. We are a communication company at heart, providing the “safe channel” required for clinical research, the marketing of medicines, and the daily interactions between providers and patients. Our work is driven by a commitment to clarity, cultural sensitivity, and patient understanding—ensuring that every translation supports safety, access, and equitable care.
For more than a decade, we have specialized in multilingual communication, with a strong emphasis on English‑to‑Spanish translation of highly technical informed consent forms and patient‑facing medical documents for health systems and research institutions, including universities across Florida. These materials are central to patient comprehension, decision‑making, and regulatory compliance, and we approach that responsibility with the precision and integrity it demands.
We don’t see ourselves as just another vendor. We see your patients as our own. Knowing that our work contributes to their well‑being gives us our purpose.
Our Expertise
We are a tight-knit community of specialized medical translators. We treat life science translation with the highest level of respect and clinical rigor. Our team brings advanced scientific training, linguistic precision, and cultural insight to every project — especially those involving complex procedures, high‑risk interventions, and IRB‑regulated materials.
We don’t simply “complete translations.” We invest in outcomes. Our success depends on long‑term partnerships with organizations that refuse to compromise on quality, accuracy, or patient safety.
Our values
Our Core Values
Act with Integrity: We stand for what is right, own our processes, and always act in the best interest of our clients’ success.
Strive for Excellence: We apply specialized expertise to every project, ensuring clinical accuracy even in the most complex technical fields.
Be Diligent: We remain motivated by the knowledge that our translations improve lives. We prioritize your deadlines and goals as if they were our own.
Empathy & Kindness: We recognize the human impact of every medical document we translate, and foster relationships built on compassion and respect.
Intellectual Curiosity: We stay at the forefront of medical linguistics and technology to provide innovative solutions for evolving healthcare challenges.
Our Strategic Values
Specialized Teams: We bring together high-performing, success-oriented translation teams with deep expertise in scientific and life science fields.
Customized Solutions: We deliver more than literal translation—we partner with our clients to understand their goals and create tailored communication solutions.
Advanced Technology: We invest in the latest tools to ensure precision, clarity, and competitive rates for our clients.
Meet María, Our President.
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Our greatest value is our people. My role is to recognize the unique talent of each team member and empower them to perform at their maximum potential for our clients."
María is the driving force behind BioLingo. She is proactively involved in planning and implementing long-term business strategies that create value for our customers and deliver reliable and consistent outcomes.
María's 25-year career spans three industries and five companies. During that time, she gained first-hand experience with the challenges medical providers face when encountering non-English speaking patients. She is a passionate advocate of health literacy and equal access to medical care.
A native of Bogotá, Colombia, María holds a bachelor's degree in science from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana and a master's degree in science from West Virgnia University.
María Apgar
President and Founder
On the team since 2011
Work with María's team of specialized medical linguists.
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