Publications by authors named "Laura Bocanegra"
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- The study highlights the ongoing issue of cervical cancer, particularly its higher mortality rates linked to poverty and limited health education.
- Screening efforts are challenged, especially for low-income women in Bogotá, Colombia, where this research focuses on understanding why they often miss their cervical cancer screening appointments.
- Quantitative analysis reveals that younger women and those in poorer areas are more likely to not show up, while qualitative insights indicate difficulties navigating the health system and negative perceptions about cervical screening contribute to this no-show behavior.
We have developed a protocol to produce three-dimensional matrices based on alginate hydrogels for mammalian cell encapsulation. Based on the gelation properties of this polysaccharide, we implemented a calcium ion-based diffusion method where the designed hydrogels can be obtained with well-defined mechanical properties and replicable 3D topologies. The developed protocol can be extended to different types of alginates and an ample range of concentrations.
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