New contributions using new techs on tropical diseases and cancer treatment

 We are very proud to share our new contributions related to AI being applied in tropical diseases and new tech on cancer treatment:

-    Sora-Cardenas, J., Fong-Amaris, W. M., Salazar-Centeno, C. A., Castañeda, A., Martínez-Bernal, O. D., Suárez, D. R., & Martínez, C. (2025). Image-Based Detection and Classification of Malaria Parasites and Leukocytes with Quality Assessment of Romanowsky-Stained Blood Smears. Sensors, 25(2), 390.

-    Contreras-Ramírez, M., Sora-Cardenas, J., Colorado-Salamanca, C., Ovalle-Bracho, C., & Suárez, D. R. (2024). Enhanced Detection of Leishmania Parasites in Microscopic Images Using Machine Learning Models. Sensors, 24(24), 8180.

-    Fong Amaris, W. M., Suárez, D. R., Cortés-Cortés, L. J., & Martinez, C. (2024). CAM: a novel aid system to analyse the coloration quality of thick blood smears using image processing and machine learning techniques. Malaria Journal, 23(1), 299.

-    Pérez Cualtán, C. E., Abril, A. and Suarez Venegas, D. R. (2024). Use Of 3d Printing Technologies In External Radiotherapy For The Fabrication Of Customized Bolus. Momento, (69), 80–100. https://doi.org/10.15446/mo.n69.112586.

All these manuscripts are led by alumni of our M.Sc. program in Bioengineering at Javeriana. I'm very proud of all of them!

New contributions on Sport Biomechanics and Antiobiotics

We´re very proud of Dr. Alejandra Polanco and our Ph.D. student Santiago's two new contributions. Congratulations to them and all their collaborators.  

Alejandra's contribution aims to discover the sweet spot of comfort in cycling: Our latest study delves into how a cyclist's posture impacts vibration exposure during time-trial events, shedding light on optimizing performance and comfort on the road. #CyclingResearch #ComfortOptimization  

Santiago´s work combines his master's thesis with an exploration of key elements for his Ph.D. thesis. This study explores the potential of cannabidiol (CBD) and cannabigerol (CBG) in combating oral bacteria and biofilms while also delving into their immune-modulatory effects on periodontal ligament fibroblasts. Promising findings suggest a potential clinical application for these compounds. #OralHealth #CBDResearch".           

- Garzón, H.S.; Loaiza-Oliva, M.; Martínez-Pabón, M.C.; Puerta-Suárez, J.; Téllez Corral, M.A.; Bueno-Silva, B.; Suárez, D.R.; Díaz-Báez, D.; Suárez, L.J. Antibiofilm and Immune-Modulatory Activity of Cannabidiol and Cannabigerol in Oral Environments—In Vitro Study. Antibiotics 2024, 13, 342. https://doi.org/10.3390/antibiotics13040342.

- Polanco A; Suarez D.; Doria A; Munoz L. (2023). Experimental assessment of the effect of cyclist’s posture on comfort during time-trial events on road cycling, The Evolving Scholar. DOI: 10.24404/63FE5B20B42C25C6CB80A1B5. 

Happy with our first contributions on Malaria

A few years ago (2018), together with Wendy Fong, a graduate student at that moment, and Dr. Carol Martinez (Eng Schoool), we wanted to contribute to the fight against tropical diseases in Colombia - most of them threatening the life of the most vulnerable in the country (and around the world). We decided to work in the malaria field --- we wondered why local engineering has yet to follow other disciplines in its study (we were able to name several well-known scientists in basic science, but no engineer colleagues - in part, thanks to our ignorance). Soon, we were working with another four grad students. We had several early victories (external financial support, conference presentations), but the pandemic tamed us (a bit). Now we have a happy face thanks to our first paper in this fascinating field and the registration of a piece of software able to quickly detect and classify malaria parasites in microscopy images (soon in clinical/field tests).

- Fong W, Martinez C, Cortés L, Suarez DR. Image features for quality analysis of thick blood smears employed in malaria diagnosis, Malaria Journal, 21(1), 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-022-04064-2

- Suárez D. , Martinez C, Fong W, Sora J, Martinez O, Salazar C, Castañeda M (2020), MalariAPP (versión 1.0) [software]. Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, DNDA 13-89-235, 31 march 2022. Restricted.

New academic programs in the School of Engineering at Javeriana University

After a long couple of years of work, I'm very glad of having three new MSc programs (Artificial Intelligence, Digital Security, IoT) and four new BSc programs (Telcom and networks, Mechanical Eng. and Bioengineering). Our research group in Bioenggiering has been particularly involved in the MSc in AI, and the BSc's in Mech Eng. and Bioengineering. Congrats and Welcome to our new students in August 2020.