González Guzmán, Ignacio was born on September 6, 1898 in Peruarán, Michoacán, Mexico. From a very impoverished background. Mother supported him through sewing.
Disciple of Fernando Ocaranza. Son Jorge González Ramírez, prominent physician.
Primary studies, Senguio and Toluca, México. Secondary and preparatory studies, Scientific and Literary Institute of the State of Mexico, Toluca. M.D. degree, National School of Medicine, National Autonomous University, July 7, 1923, with a thesis on hematology.
Professor of Biology, General Physiology, Human Physiology, Embriology, Hematology, Cytology and Histology, School of Medicine, National Autonomous University, 1924-1946. Professor of Hematology and Cytology, Graduate School of Medicine, National Autonomous University, 1947-1966. Coordinator of Scientific Research, National Autonomous University, 1961-1966.
Dean, National School of Medicine, 1944-1946. Director, Institute of Medical and Biological Studies, National Autonomous University, 1940-1965.
Director, Hematology Lab, National Institute of Cardiology, 1944-1961. Intern, Morelos Hospital. Physician, Juárez Hospital, 1922.
Roman Catholic
President, Mexican Academy of Medicine, 1936-1938. Member of the National College, since 1943.
