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The Cuban scientist Eduardo López-Collazo is listed among the 100 most influential LGBTIQ+ people in Spain, according to the annual list published by the newspaper El Mundo.
López-Collazo, 56 years old, was once again chosen for his work as the scientific director of the Health Research Institute of La Paz University Hospital (IdiPAZ) in Madrid, where he leads 1,700 researchers dedicated to finding a cure for cancer and preventing metastasis.
The scientist is ranked number 78, led by Jaume Collboni, the mayor of Barcelona, featuring well-known names such as filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar, actress Karla Sofía Gascón, singers Miguel Bosé, Vanesa Martín, and Pablo Alborán, as well as filmmaker Alejandro Amenábar, among others.
López-Collazo was born in Jovellanos, Matanzas, on July 3, 1969. He graduated in Nuclear Physics from the University of Havana and holds a doctorate in Pharmacy from the Complutense University of Madrid. He is the only foreigner to direct a research center in Spain. He is passionate about cooking and writes about dance, opera, and film for a specialized magazine. He left Cuba over 20 years ago and has never returned.
In 2018, he proposed that the public broadcaster Televisión Española create a kind of Master Science that inspires children to love science, so they don't only aspire to be football players or chefs.
During an interview with CiberCuba in 2018, he spoke about what it means to him to be Cuban. “… from there I maintain my accent, probably the musical ear and sense of rhythm, the sensitivity and values instilled in me during childhood and youth, that love for literature with a voracious verb that is only found in Cuba… the list is long. Being Cuban means not giving importance to obstacles, you jump over them and the drama is over,” he emphasized.
In 2021, he published the book ‘What is Cancer?’, described as “an important essay for beginners”. Due to his achievements, he was recognized that same year as one of the 100 most notable Spaniards by Forbes.
In 2022, he was elected to join the Academy of Sciences of Latin America (ACAL), in recognition of his research contributions.
Frequently Asked Questions about Eduardo López-Collazo and his Impact on Science and Literature
Who is Eduardo López-Collazo and why is he considered influential in Spain?
Eduardo López-Collazo is a prominent Cuban scientist recognized as one of the 100 most influential LGTBIQ+ individuals in Spain according to the newspaper El Mundo. He is the scientific director of the Health Research Institute at La Paz University Hospital (IdiPAZ) in Madrid, leading a team of 1,700 researchers in the quest for a cure for cancer. Additionally, he has ventured into writing, recently publishing the novel "Narcisos."
What has been Eduardo López-Collazo's contribution to science?
López-Collazo has made significant contributions to science by leading the Health Research Institute at La Paz University Hospital, one of the largest research centers in Spain. His work focuses on finding a cure for cancer and preventing metastasis. He has also written on scientific topics, such as in his book "What is Cancer?", which aims to educate novices about this disease.
What is the novel "Narcisos," written by Eduardo López-Collazo, about?
"Narcisos" is a fiction novel that addresses narcissism through the lives of eight men seeking psychological help to confront their fears and failures. The work, which also reflects aspects of Cuban life and the author's disillusionment with the future of Cuba, sold out quickly after its release, surpassing sales expectations.
What has Eduardo López-Collazo's relationship with Cuba been like since his emigration?
López-Collazo has not returned to Cuba since he emigrated more than 20 years ago. Initially, he avoided returning due to bureaucracy, but later because of personal attacks from the pro-government press in Cuba during the Covid-19 crisis. Despite this, he maintains a strong cultural connection to his homeland, reflected in his literary and scientific work.
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