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The Latin American and Caribbean University Telemedicine Network (RUTE-ALC) will launch its 2025 virtual meeting series on March 12 at 15:00 UTC with the session "Cybersecurity in Healthcare: Protecting Data and Critical Systems." The event will be moderated by Yuri Alexandro Ferreira, Data Protection Officer (DPO) at RNP Brazil.

Panelists include Ivan Tasso Benevides, Security Operations Manager at Brazil’s advanced network RNP, and Adriana Abad, representative of the Ecuadorian Ministry of Public Health (MSP). Together, they will address the growing digital threats in the healthcare sector, focusing on personal data protection and medical system security to ensure patient trust. The session will also explore innovative strategies and solutions to mitigate risks and safeguard healthcare information.

Strengthening knowledge exchange and regional cooperation.

Supported by RedCLARA and its National Research and Education Network (NREN) members, RUTE-ALC will hold this virtual meeting series from March to November 2025, featuring two sessions per month. The main goals are to enhance knowledge exchange and foster collaborative projects in telemedicine. Each session will bring together experts and academics to share experiences, driving regional cooperation and improving healthcare access and quality through innovative solutions.

"Regional collaboration is essential to tackling the common challenges of digital health in Latin America and the Caribbean. This meeting series presents a unique opportunity to share knowledge, build joint solutions, and advance toward a more secure and accessible healthcare future for our region," stated Tania Altamirano, Academic Relations Manager at RedCLARA.

RUTE-ALC: Expansion & Regional Cooperation

This year, the network took a significant step by expanding into the Caribbean, officially becoming the Latin American and Caribbean University Telemedicine Network (RUTE-ALC). This growth solidifies its position as a leading initiative in digital health cooperation across the region.

RUTE-ALC is a collaborative initiative led by academic networks in partnership with RedCLARA to promote scientific and educational cooperation in healthcare. Its members include CEDIA (Ecuador), CUDI (Mexico), RENATA (Colombia), REUNA (Chile), RNP (Brazil), and now RedCONARE (Costa Rica). Through RedCLARA’s global academic network connections, participating institutions can collaborate with specialists from Latin America, Europe, Asia, Australia, the United States, BRICS nations, and Portuguese-speaking countries.

Healthcare, research, and education institutions are invited to join these sessions, providing a valuable opportunity to foster collaboration and build a more accessible and efficient healthcare system across the region.

Check the full 2025 meeting calendar here.
For more information and registration, visit: https://rcc.rnp.br/RUTE-ALC/aovivo