Purdue part of two winning proposals for Colombia Cientifica grant

Colciencias, Colombia's version of the National Science Foundation, partnered with the ministries of education and industry and tourism and Icetex to enhance the country's academic profile by soliciting proposals for education and research in health, sustainable energy, bioeconomy, and society. The two-part program, Colombia Científica, is aimed at producing more robust research and more advanced-degree graduates.

Purdue worked with several Colombian universities to submit proposals. Ultimately, they were part of four of the eight finalists and two of the four winning proposals. We extend a warm congratulations to Professor Elena Stashenko and the Universidad Industrial de Santander, on the success of their Colombia Cientifica proposal to develop bioproducts for health, agriculture and cosmetic industries from Colombian biodiversity. Purdue's Office of Institutional Research, Assessment and Effectiveness is a collaborator for this grant to develop accredited educational programs that extend this research expertise across Colombia.

And to Professor Lina Marcela Hoyos Palacio and the Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, whose proposal won for nanobioengineering for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of colon cancer. Purdue's College of Pharmacy is a partner on their project.