Our center strives
to identify priority areas
of study that address pressing physical and mental health problems of
the Quichuas. Multidisciplinary studies that explore the influence of
culture and social forces in health, disease, biological systems (biological markers and epigenetic changes) and pharmacological treatment responses are
strongly encouraged. We are interested in the potential of
collaboration of traditional healers and Western trained doctors for
delivering culturally adapted psychiatric services. An area of
particular interest is the scientific inquiry on the efficacy of Quichua
medicine treatments and the validity/reliability of Quichua diagnostic methods.
The Runajambi institute
could provide support for the design, implementation and execution of
health projects. We are very interested to facilitate collaborative multi-site research
programs and consortium
research efforts with international colleagues.
Institutions and
individuals interested in conducting health research projects among the
First Nations of the Andes may contac:
Lise Bouchard,
Ph.D.
Director
Department of Research
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