Manuel Elkin Patarroyo

By Carlos Betin
  • Birth

    Birth

    Manuel Elkin Patarroyo was born in Ataco, Tolima, Colombia.
  • Started medical studies

    Started medical studies

    He entered the National University of Colombia to study medicine, showing early interest in immunology and infectious diseases.

  • Founded the Colombian Institute of Immunology

    He established the Instituto de Inmunología in Bogotá to promote biomedical research in Colombia.