Eduardo Ortega Barría
PanamapoliticianMale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Eduardo Ortega Barría is the Secretary of Science, Technology, and Innovation in Panama. He has been actively involved in advocating for increased funding for scientific research in the country, emphasizing the importance of a robust budget to support new projects and enhance the nation's capabilities in scientific investigation. Recently, he acknowledged the challenges faced by the government in securing adequate financial resources for research initiatives, as well as the need for adjustments due to the current economic situation.
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Eduardo Ortega Barría is the national secretary of Senacyt, advocating for increased research funding.
‘Casi cada semana encontramos 100 especies nuevas, desconocidas para el resto del mundo’: Timothy ThomsonPanama· 2026-06-21
Eduardo Ortega Barría highlighted the importance of Indicasat-AIP for Panama's scientific advancement.
Indicasat-AIP es designado Centro de Excelencia de la OEA en biotecnologíaPanama· 2026-02-01
Eduardo Ortega Barría detailed that the delay in the payment of the incentive is directly related to the measures of public spending containment implemented in June of this year.
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Encuesta revela que 7 de cada 10 panameños apoyan la inteligencia artificialPanama· 2025-11-05Eduardo Ortega Barría, the national secretary of Senacyt, emphasized that investing in science is a strategic decision for the sustainable development of the country.
De microscopios a inteligencia artificial: UTP abre laboratorios de última generaciónPanama· 2025-10-22
The appointment was announced by Eduardo Ortega Barría, the national secretary of Senacyt.
Darío Solís: lidera la Comisión Nacional de Semiconductores de PanamáPanama· 2025-10-08
Eduardo Ortega Barría, the national secretary of Science, Technology and Innovation, recognized the magnitude of the challenge but emphasized that research will not stop.
Recorte de fondos a la Senacyt pone en riesgos doctorados y centros de investigaciónPanama· 2025-09-16Eduardo Ortega Barría highlighted that this center represents a structural change in how the country faces health emergencies.
Hito científico: centro regional de vacunas abre con inversión inicial de $10 millonesPanama· 2025-09-13
Eduardo Ortega Barría highlighted the importance of the center as a key component in the national innovation strategy.
Panamá inaugura Centro Regional de Innovación en Vacunas y BiofármacosPanama· 2025-09-12
Eduardo Ortega Barría, secretary of the Senacyt, stated that the agreement represents an opportunity to consolidate technological sovereignty.
Crivb en Panamá: alianza con Brasil para desarrollo de vacunas y biofármacosPanama· 2025-09-01
Eduardo Ortega Barría, secretary national of Senacyt, warned that the situation is complex.
Recorte de $21.3 millones a Senacyt: la ciencia panameña pierde fuerza en 2026Panama· 2025-08-22
Eduardo Ortega Barría affirmed that the recent legislative changes especially affect clinical research studies with children.
La ley que limita la investigación pediátrica en Panamá: ¿Un retroceso para la ciencia?Panama· 2025-08-18
Eduardo Ortega Barría is the secretary of Senacyt who emphasized the importance of the initiative against cancer.
Ciencia vs. cáncer: Panamá invertirá $10 millones en tratamiento e investigaciónPanama· 2025-08-07
Eduardo Ortega Barría is noted as an honorable exception in the context of technocracy and corruption.
Ernesto Bazán: ‘Estamos pagando intereses como si estuviéramos quemando dinero’Panama· 2025-08-03
Eduardo Ortega Barría highlighted Panama's commitment to science and innovation through participation in RoboCup.
RoboCup 2025: Panamá estará presente en el mayor torneo de robótica con equipos de Chiriquí y VeraguasPanama· 2025-07-15
Eduardo Ortega Barría, the national secretary of Science, Technology and Innovation, highlighted the need for the adoption of AI to be safe, ethical, and reliable.
¿Quiénes lideran la Estrategia Nacional de Inteligencia Artificial en Panamá?Panama· 2025-07-05
Eduardo Ortega Barría is the national secretary of Senacyt who signed a cooperation agreement to strengthen public health research.
Panamá apuesta por vacunas propias: centro regional liderado por Paulina FranceschiPanama· 2025-05-06
Eduardo Ortega Barría, the national secretary of Science, Technology and Innovation, highlighted the challenges facing Panama's scientific development.
Marcha por la Ciencia Panamá: Comunidad científica pide una inversión justaPanama· 2025-04-27Eduardo Ortega Barría is the national secretary of Science, Technology and Innovation in Panama.
Centro regional de innovación de vacunas en Panamá abrirá con directora interinaPanama· 2025-04-22
Eduardo Ortega Barría is the national secretary of Science, Technology, and Innovation in Panama, highlighting the country's low investment in research and development.
Senacyt sufre recorte presupuestario y Panamá enfrenta riesgo de estancamientoPanama· 2025-04-20Eduardo Ortega Barría warned about serious limitations for advancing artificial intelligence development in Panama.
Panamá enfrenta una situación crítica de datos para impulsar la inteligencia artificialPanama· 2025-04-18
Eduardo Ortega Barría detailed the issues facing Panama's scientific and technological development.
Retos en la ciencia en Panamá: ¿Qué está impidiendo el progreso del país?Panama· 2025-04-14
Eduardo Ortega Barría is the national secretary of Science, Technology, and Innovation in Panama.
Semiconductor nanométrico con sello de Panamá: avance de un ingeniero de la UTPPanama· 2025-04-12
Eduardo Ortega Barría detailed the efforts to create the Center for Advanced Semiconductor Technologies at UTP.
Primer semiconductor panameño con patente solicitada: chip nanométrico de la UTPPanama· 2025-04-08
Eduardo Ortega Barría recognized the need for an ambitious budget to implement new projects.
Ciencia en Panamá: la larga sombra de la escasez de recursos en el Instituto GorgasPanama· 2025-04-02
