Julián A. Herrera

Emeritus professor of medicine and academic researcher on preeclampsia prevention and youth violence at Universidad del Valle in Cali, Colombia. Author of ninety original articles (Scopus H Index: 14, I10 Index:18, AG H Index: 23), eight books, the theory which linked stress and infection with preeclampsia and perinatal risk with youth violence, an internationally recognized preventive drug for preeclampsia [International Federation of Obstetrics & Gynecology/International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology (FIGO-IJGO)], and a biopsychosocial model for maternal mortality reduction. This model was adopted as a health policy in Colombia and recognized by the government in reducing the country`s maternal mortality due to preeclampsia. The work received twenty eight recognitions and awards from local, national, and international institutions, highlighting those from the Colombian Presidency and Colombian Congress, Ministry of Health, Cali mayor´s office, and FIGO-IJOG (USA).