Dr. Eduardo Peña Ortiz – Research and Innovation in High Altitude Medicine (CEIMA)

Review DR. Peña

Dr. Eduardo Peña Ortiz is an Engineer in Biotechnology, scientific astronaut from the University of Embry, USA and master’s in pharmacology and PhD, in Pharmacology and Physiology, he is currently Director of CEIMA and has to his credit several projects and publications in Altitude.

Comment for the Blog:

I sincerely appreciate the space that this blog has provided to share the work we do at the Center for Research in Altitude Medicine (CEIMA). It has been a great opportunity to make visible the importance of studying the effects of hypoxia and life at altitude, a reality that is a daily part of northern Chile and many Andean communities around the world.

At CEIMA we seek not only to generate scientific knowledge, but also  to transform it into concrete solutions that improve the health, safety and quality of life of those who live or work in extreme conditions. Collaborative research, the training of new professionals and technological innovation are the pillars that guide our commitment.



We are happy that spaces like this allow science to be brought closer to the community, showing how research can have a direct impact on people's well-being and the sustainable development of high-altitude territories.

We will continue to work with the conviction that high-altitude medicine is a strategic field for the future, not only because of its relevance in public health and productivity, but also because it represents an exciting human and scientific challenge. Thank you very much for the interview and for contributing to disseminate this work that unites science, territory and social commitment.