London, July 4 – In a cordial and constructive atmosphere, a meeting was held with Dr. Salmaan Dalvis, Executive Director of the Global Regenerative Medicine Society. Representing the Embassy of Cuba in the United Kingdom were Soima Méndez Lazo, First Secretary for Economic Affairs, and Dr. Sacha Lazo del Vallín.
During the exchange, both parties explored opportunities for international cooperation in strategic sectors such as healthcare, the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, and medical education. The dialogue also identified potential triangular cooperation initiatives, particularly in regions such as Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Commonwealth countries, recognizing Cuba’s international leadership in medical innovation, vaccine development, and global health solidarity.
The Global Regenerative Medicine Society is an international organization that promotes innovation, research, and collaboration in the field of regenerative medicine. It follows a multidisciplinary approach that brings together professionals, scientific institutions, and partners from both the public and private sectors across various regions of the world.
In this context, the significant advances made by Cuba in the field of regenerative medicine were highlighted, particularly in the use of stem cells for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, trauma-related conditions, and musculoskeletal disorders. Various Cuban research centers and hospitals are successfully applying these treatments, supported by protocols recognized at the regional and international levels.
The meeting concluded with a mutual commitment to continue the dialogue and to identify concrete projects that will strengthen collaboration between Cuban institutions and the international network promoted by the Society in the field of regenerative medicine and global health.