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Colombian neurologist Francisco Lopera, pioneer in Alzheimer’s research dies at 73

By Richard Emblin - September 12, 2024

Renowned Colombian neurologist Dr. Francisco Lopera Restrepo, a pioneer in early-onset Alzheimer’s research, passed away on September 10, 2024, in Medellín. His groundbreaking work on the mutación paisa advanced global understanding of Alzheimer’s disease and led to significant clinical trials aimed at preventing the devastating condition.

The infected female Aedes aegypti mosquito is the main disease vector. Its tiny eggs look like dirt stuck to the wall of breeding sites such as vases, plates, cans, packaging, and tires. Muhammad Mahdi Karim/Wikipedia

Brazilian single-dose Dengue vaccine could turn tide against fever

By The Conversation - March 12, 2024

The Brazilian single-dose vaccine breakthrough comes with a major global increase in the dengue disease, which has already registered five million cases in 129 countries this year.

Dr. Francisco Lopera, leading researcher on early-onset Alzheimer's

Colombia’s search for memory and cure for Alzheimer’s

By Richard Emblin - April 2, 2023

Dr. Francisco Lopera found clues in Antioquia that could help uncover the causes of early-onset Alzheimer’s and prevent the gene from mutating.

Colombia buys 10.8 M doses of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine

By The City Paper Staff - February 8, 2022

The U.S pharmaceutical Moderna has signed a supply agreement with Colombia for 10.8 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine.

Colombia signs memorandum with U.S biotech INOVIO for COVID-19 vaccines

By The City Paper Staff - October 21, 2021

The Colombian Government signed a memorandum of understanding with the U.S biotech company INOVIO to produce COVID-19 vaccines in the country.

Colombia’s natural medicine cabinet: A fist full of Caléndula

By Timothy Langham - September 22, 2021

Visit any farmer’s market in Colombia and you’ll see orange caléndula brimming from wooden carts. This ceremonial flower ranks high with medicinal qualities.

Colombia approves dry medicinal cannabis exports with new legislation

By Richard Emblin - July 27, 2021

The Clever Leaves plantation was the venue for a government decree that authorizes exports and sales of dry medicinal cannabis to global health entities.

Colombia reaches COVID immunity among 20% of population, U.S donates 3.5M vaccines

By The City Paper Staff - July 26, 2021

Despite confirmation that the Delta variant is circulating in Colombia, the country’s vaccine roll-out has immunized 20% of the population. U.S donates 3.5 million Moderna vaccines.

Colombia variant of COVID-19 confirmed ahead of vaccine program

By Richard Emblin - January 12, 2021

A variant of coronavirus unique to Colombia has been identified by the INS and comes as the government rolled out the national vaccination program.

Colombia initiates pilot project with sniffer dogs for COVID-19 detection

By The City Paper Staff - June 23, 2020

Researchers in Antioquia are working with canines to develop their coronavirus detection skills and one of several pilot projects worldwide.

Colombian healthcare workers risking life with COVID-19 on International Nurses Day

By The City Paper Staff - May 12, 2020

Nurses are on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic and as the world marks International Nurses Day, Colombian healthcare providers are risking their lives to save lives.

Colombia receives US$1.5 M donation from China as COVID-19 cases reach 9,456

By The City Paper Staff - May 7, 2020

Coronavirus cases rose in Colombia on Thursday with an outbreak among three indigenous communities of the Amazon putting the new national total at 9,456.

INCB ruling on Colombia’s cannabis quota question of time, not quality

By Richard Emblin - August 22, 2019

The ruling by the UN’s INCB to slash Colombia’s internal medical-grade cannabis quota reflects the realities of the industry, claims Assocolcann’s Ricardo Arcila.

High expectations for Colombia’s medical cannabis reveal experts

By Jacqueline de Klerk - March 20, 2018

Five leading physicians spoke with The City Paper about how medical cannabis is helping health professionals deal with the symptoms often associated with terminal illness.

Dr. Jorge Reynolds holds a model of a human heart

Jorge Reynolds: Colombia’s pioneer of the electric heart

By Richard Emblin - November 4, 2015

From whales to nanotechnology, pacemaker inventor Dr. Jorge Reynolds’ passion for the heart saved millions of lives and inspired a nation.

Colombians carlos Jacanamijoy and Rodolfo Llinas.

Llinás and Jacanamijoy: A meeting of minds and memory

By Kyra Gurney - November 12, 2013

Painter Carlos Jacanamijoy and neuroscientist Rodolfo Llinás met up in Bogotá to discuss how the brain sees art.