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Rodrigo Alberto Heredia Ramirez

Doctor of medicine

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    20112026

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    Rodrigo Alberto Heredia is linked to the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana since 2011 and is currently an assistant professor at the Institute of Aging where he mainly develops teaching work in the medical career and in the postgraduate program in geriatrics. He also develops research work in the field of old age, aging and education. He has developed several research projects in geriatrics and gerontology related to frailty, falls, rehabilitation and pressure skin injuries. He has been a leader in the teaching program in old age and aging of the medical career and academic coordinator of the specialization in geriatrics. He has also served as a consultant in population aging programs such as the SABE Colombia survey. The main research interests of the professor are the understanding of the biological processes of aging and their relationship in the impact on old age. He is also interested in all topics of rehabilitation of the elderly. The professor has published over the years several articles in various national and international indexed journals, as well as has written book chapters and has been an academic editor in the publication of books. 

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    Education

    Master, Master in Biological Sciences

    Award Date: 18 Nov 2022

    Esme, Geriatrics Specialist

    Award Date: 24 Mar 2009

    Bachelor, Doctor and Surgeon

    Award Date: 20 Dec 1996

    Category in the National Science System 2024

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    Associated academic programs - Bogotá

    • Specialization in Geriatrics
    • Specialization in Internal Medicine
    • Specialization in Geriatric Psychiatry
    • Medicine
    • Nutrition and Dietetics

    Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

    In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

    1. SDG 2 - Zero Hunger
      SDG 2 Zero Hunger
    2. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
      SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

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