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Two Colombians recognized for their efforts to innovate in health
Eight Latin American projects addressing complex health issues won a competition that took them this week to explore the ecosystem of new medical technologies in Boston. One of the Colombian initiatives was an innovative material for bone implants. PHOTO El Espectador
Female leadership is crucial to the success of startups
Thanks to the new generations of women taking the lead in the startup scene in Latin America, we're seeing a growing number of leaders. Examples include Julieta, Catalina, and Macarena, winners of the Latam Health Champions 2025, who earned the right to participate in the so-called "Boston Mission," an event that seeks to open the door for healthcare technology developers in our region. PHOTO El Economista
Mrs Catalina Isaza (Colombia) - Porous PEEK+HA
Unique biomaterial that resembles bone and integrates with it for making customized implants that restore functionality, esthetics and are durable. Our development is based on two technologies. The first one involves the creation of a biomaterial composed of a polymer, in this case, PEEK, which is made porous and combined with hydroxyapatite, the main component of our bones, in order to achieve a material similar to bone that can integrate with it PHOTO INNMETEC
MIT Technology Review, Innmetec
Innmetec, a start-up that develops customized bone implants that restore functionality and aesthetics to patients with a material that closely resembles bone. PHOTO MIT Technology
Catalina Isaza among the most innovative Latin Americans under 35 years of age
Innmetec uses a material designed by Isaza that does not need to be replaced in the future. This product is a blend of the mineral hydroxyapatite, which mainly forms our bones, and an inert polymer that is given porosity to integrate with the bone. PHOTO MIT Technology
EAFIT and CES receive patent for bioengineering invention
The device is a total prosthesis of the temporomandibular joint. That is, of the jaw with the skull. It is used in patients who have suffered trauma, tumor resection or who present degeneration of the joint. PHOTO Innmetec
Colombian SmartBone Provides Accessible Custom Craniofacial Implants
Craniofacial injuries from accidents or congenital defects such as cleft palate are global problems. Traumatic injuries to the head and face from car and work accidents are distressingly common worldwide, especially in Latin America where intracranial injury occurs at a rate 1.5 times higher than the global average. PHOTO INNMETEC
Tailor-made implants, from Antioquia to the country
Innmetec will be able to distribute temporomandibular joint prostheses and an implant for vertebral replacement. People with affections in that part of the body will be able to use them. PHOTO EAFIT
These are some inventions from Colombia that want to bring progress to the world
University laboratories are constantly working on innovation. Reference image: Cosmetic production laboratory without animal experimentation at CES University. PHOTO EAFIT
Engineering, a vital support in the pandemic
Industrial engineering has contributed to the rethinking of processes and production lines. PHOTO SSTOCK
In addition to skulls, Colombians reconstruct facial bones
SmartBone is a Spin Off of the Eafit and Ces universities, scientifically supported by the Bioengineering Research Group (GIB) of both institutions. Its idea is to help people who suffer bone accidents. PHOTO SMARTBONE
