Academic publications on global health, pharmaceutical policy, health systems, and access to medicines
My research focuses on understanding and improving health systems in low- and middle-income countries, with particular emphasis on pharmaceutical policy, access to medicines, and the role of law and regulation in achieving universal health coverage.
The Lancet Regional Health – Americas, 2025
Population-based analysis examining gender-based mortality differences in Colombia over four decades, providing insights into long-term demographic and epidemiological trends.
BMJ Open, 2025
Population-based study estimating inequalities in excess mortality and years of potential life lost across ethnic minorities in Colombia, revealing disparities in health outcomes by ethnicity and health condition.
Colombia Diversa, 2025
Examines access to health services for transgender people in Latin America, identifying barriers and policy opportunities across the region.
Health Systems & Reform, 2024
Examines how Colombia's health benefits packages evolved from two explicit packages to an implicit approach covering everything for everyone, with lessons for other LMICs pursuing universal health coverage.
Health Systems Innovation Lab, Harvard University, 2023
Report on high-value health systems of G20 members developed in coordination with the Global Innovation Hub for Improving Value in Health.
Cities & Health, 2022
Explores the use of citizen science methodologies to document and advocate for urban health interventions, using Bogota's Ciclovía as a case study.
U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Centre, Chr. Michelsen Institute (U4 Issue 2022:7)
Country landscape report on falsified medicines in Colombia including a political economy analysis and recommendations to improve public policy related to safer drug access.
HPHR Journal, formerly Harvard Public Health Review, 2021
Argues that HIV criminalization is counterproductive and undermines public health goals. Examines the Colombian context and proposes alternative public health approaches.
Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung European Union, 2021
Analysis of the challenges and policy responses regarding equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines in Colombia within the global context of vaccine scarcity.
Dejusticia, Serie Documentos, 2021
Examines vehicle safety standards and air quality regulations in Colombia and their impact on human rights.
Universidad de los Andes, 2020
Examines global responses to school closures during the COVID-19 pandemic and their implications for education and public health policy.
Centro de los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible para América Latina y el Caribe (CODS), Universidad de los Andes, 2019
Examines Latin American innovations for sustainable and healthy cities and communities, drawing lessons from the region for SDG 11.
Health & Human Rights Journal, 18(2), pp. 49-65, 2016
Explores Colombia's path toward universal health coverage, distinguishing between formal legal coverage and material access to health services.
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2014
Analyzes the coexistence of undernutrition and overnutrition in Colombia, examining the epidemiological and policy implications.
Inter-American Development Bank
Comparative assessment of policy frameworks promoting generic medicines and biosimilar products across Latin American countries.
2023–2024Expertise France
Analysis of pharmaceutical regulatory capacity, processes, and effectiveness across regions.
2023–2024Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC)
Analysis of supply chain challenges and strategies to strengthen Colombia's local pharmaceutical manufacturing sector.
2023Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)
Regional study on barriers and facilitators to accessing essential medicines and medical devices.
2022–2023Oxfam International
Research examining structural factors contributing to vaccine access disparities across the region.
2021–2022U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Centre
Analysis of the falsified medicines market and regulatory approaches to combat pharmaceutical fraud.
2022ACCESS Health International
Exploration of financial technology applications to enhance health coverage and reduce financial barriers to care.
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