: She is a staunch advocate for the "human factor" in pharmacy, famously stating that "a pharmacy without a pharmacist is not a pharmacy," emphasizing the need for professional physical presence even in a technologically advanced age.

Another prominent Carmen Peña (often cited as ) is a Professor at the University of Alcalá in Madrid.

Dr. Peña-Bautista is a postdoctoral researcher currently affiliated with the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden. Her work focuses on the cutting edge of clinical medicine and biomarkers.