Challenges for Scientists in Latin America

Trends Mol Med. 2016 Sep;22(9):743-745. doi: 10.1016/j.molmed.2016.06.013. Epub 2016 Jul 15.

Abstract

Despite political turmoil and economical crisis, research in Latin America has considerably advanced over recent decades. The present 'Point of View' outlines our perspectives on the working conditions, successes, difficulties, limitations, and challenges of biomedical scientific communities in four Latin American countries: Argentina (G.A.R.), Brazil (M.L.), Chile (A.K.), and Mexico (Y.R.).

Keywords: Latin America; biomedical research; challenges.

MeSH terms

  • Academies and Institutes / economics
  • Academies and Institutes / organization & administration
  • Biomedical Research* / economics
  • Biomedical Research* / education
  • Biomedical Research* / organization & administration
  • Financing, Government
  • Humans
  • Internet
  • Latin America
  • Research Personnel / economics
  • Research Personnel / education
  • Students