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Challenges in gastrointestinal research in Latin America

Nature Reviews Gastroenterology & Hepatology volume 20, pages 199–200 (2023)Cite this article

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Gastrointestinal research in Latin America is hampered by a lack of financial support and by biases, affecting research advancement in the region and career development of Latin American scientists. Engagement of the next generation of leaders and established scientists is, therefore, essential to avoid perpetuation of the existing inequalities.

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Fig. 1: Metrics of gastrointestinal research in Latin America.

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  1. These authors contributed equally: Mabel Guzman, Gisela Canedo-Marroquín, Nestor N. Jimenez-Vargas.

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  1. Gastrointestinal Diseases Research Unit, Kingston General Hospital, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada

    Mabel Guzman & Nestor N. Jimenez-Vargas

  2. Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de los Andes, Santiago, Chile

    Gisela Canedo-Marroquín

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Guzman, M., Canedo-Marroquín, G. & Jimenez-Vargas, N.N. Challenges in gastrointestinal research in Latin America. Nat Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol 20, 199–200 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41575-023-00748-5

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