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Paola Andrea Arias Gómez, PhD in Earth Sciences, and Juan Camilo Villegas Palacio, PhD in Natural Resources, professors and researchers at Universidad de Antioquia, were chosen to join the group of experts from different countries around the world who will prepare the seventh global report on climate change, which must be presented in 2028. Universidad de Antioquia is the only institution in Colombia with two representatives in this international forum created by the UN and key to shaping global policies on global warming. 

You don't have to be hospitalized to be exposed to a superbug. Antibiotic-resistant bacteria are not exclusive to hospital settings. We now know they also circulate in water, soil, and animals, and they can even be found in some foods and reach homes. Researchers at Universidad de Antioquia have dedicated years to studying this phenomenon and are working on strategies to contribute to its mitigation from the academic field. This includes using bacteriophages—viruses that infect bacteria—as a therapeutic alternative for infections that no longer respond to traditional antibiotics. 

The Medication Compounding Center at UdeA—the only public facility of its kind in the country— will implement a sterilizing filtration line to produce sterile compounded solutions, including antidotes and essential medications that are otherwise unavailable. This initiative is part of one of two new agreements signed between Universidad de Antioquia, the Ministry of Health and Social Protection, and the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation. The second agreement includes the development and production of the drug primaquine phosphate, vital for comprehensive malaria treatment. 

A six-year-old girl with dozens of instruments in front of her. Experienced musicians, and a concert about to begin. On stage: Universidad de Antioquia’s Symphonic Band. Thus began the musical career of Jaqueline Martínez Alzate, a clarinetist trained at UdeA who discovered the musical power of her spirit from a young age, a power that will now resonate in New York. 

His professional dedication to defending human rights and fighting impunity has made Federico Andreu Guzmán an international figure. The Colombian-French lawyer has taught at UdeA, and his academic work, translated into several languages, examines topics such as access to justice, historical memory, state responsibility, and crimes against humanity. The University awarded him an honorary master's degree in law for his distinguished career.

More than 10 plants were obtained from a single seed, and they reached a survival rate of over 70% when transplanted to their habitat, the Belmira paramo. With this work, UdeA researchers made significant progress in the reproduction and propagation of the frailejon plant using a new in vitro protocol, which reduced germination time from months to just days. Furthermore, it was supported by the community and represents a contribution from academia to the conservation of these vital ecosystems and the appropriation of knowledge. 

The average shoreline retreat on the beaches of Urabá, Antioquia, is three meters per year, and in some places, it has reached up to 15 meters. This is one of the main findings reported by UdeA researchers in partnership with DAGRAN (Antioquia Administrative Department of Disaster Risk Management) and other international institutions. It was announced in a digital publication that compiles lessons learned, conclusions, and recommendations regarding coastal erosion, a phenomenon that impacts ecosystems and puts infrastructure, housing, and tourism at risk. 

An album brings together pictures of a family's most important moments. Each photo tells a story that helps us see physical and emotional traits, as well as things passed down from one generation to the next. The project "Family Memory and Epigenetics: Reconstruction and Fictionalization of the Personal Archive," led by Professor Gloria Inés Ocampo Ramírez, suggests exploring and thinking about these memories through making and changing photographs. 

A study conducted by the Botanical Studies Group and the Clinical and Experimental Allergology Group, both at the Universidad de Antioquia, showed that the air in this area of the department contains high pollen concentrations, similar to those recorded in temperate zones around the world. The research also showed that several species in the city's atmosphere can cause allergies and clinical symptoms in the population. 

Researchers from the University of A Coruña in Turbo and the University of Oldenburg in Germany conducted the first study of the ocean’s surface microlayer in a tropical estuary—the Gulf of Urabá. Their findings reveal a greater concentration of surfactants in this area compared to other ocean regions, which impacts the climate and poses risks to marine life. 

Donating blood and organs saves lives. In Colombia, hematopoietic stem cell donation still struggles to grow because national donor registries remain limited and myths about the procedure continue to circulate. This safe and straightforward process, driven by the generosity of voluntary donors, is crucial for patients with certain blood diseases to survive and lead a better quality of life.