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The reality of scientific research in Latin America; an insider s perspective
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There is tremendous disparity in scientific productivity among nations,
particularly in Latin America. At first sight, this could be linked to the
relative economic health of the different countries of the region, but even large
and relatively rich Latin American countries do not produce a good level of
science. Although Latin America has increased the number of its scientists and
research institutions in recent years, the gap between developed countries and
Latin American countries is startling. The prime importance of science and
technology to the development of a nation remains unacknowledged. The major
factors contributing to low scientific productivity are the limited access to
grant opportunities, inadequate budgets, substandard levels of laboratory
infrastructure and equipment, the high cost and limited supply of reagents, and
inadequate salaries and personal insecurity of scientists. The political and
economic instability in several Latin America countries results in a lack of
long-term goals that are essential to the development of science. In Latin
America, science is not an engine of the economy. Most equipment and supplies are
imported, and national industries are not given the incentives to produce these
goods at home. It is a pity that Latin American society has become accustomed to
expect new science and technological developments to come from developed
countries rather than from their own scientists. In this article, we present a
critical view of the Latin American investigator's daily life, particularly in
the area of biomedicine. Too many bright young minds continue to leave Latin
America for developed countries, where they are very successful. However, we
still have many enthusiastic young graduates who want to make a career in science
and contribute to society. Governments need to improve the status of science for
the sake of these young graduates who represent the intellectual and economic
future of their countries.
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