Strategic Opportunities for Doctoral Training in Molecular Biotechnology to Strengthen Scientific Development in Latin America
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Raquel Montesino Seguí
Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Universidad de Concepción (UDEC), Chile
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4767-7110
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https://doi.org/10.70099/BJ/2025.02.02.11Keywords:
Molecular biotechnology, Doctoral training, Scientific capacity in Latin America, Higher education in biotechnology, Bioeconomy in the Global South, Technology transfer, Regional scientific innovation, international collaboration, Research infrastructure, Sustainable development in Latin AmericaAbstract
Molecular biotechnology is a transformative scientific field with essential health, agriculture, environment, and industry applications. In Latin America, strengthening this discipline through high-level training is crucial to addressing the region’s most pressing challenges. This article highlights the strategic importance of doctoral education in molecular biotechnology, focusing on the PhD program at Universidad de Concepción (UDEC), Chile, as a model of excellence and accessibility. It examines the regional context, the need to enhance scientific capacity, and the role of international collaboration in building a sustainable and sovereign scientific ecosystem in the Global South.
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