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In 1607, a girl was born in Cologne with the kind of mind that did not fit the mold laid out for her.
Her name was Anna van Schurman. And the path expected of her was a narrow one. Stay quiet. Marry well. Keep your thoughts to yourself.
She didn’t.
By the time she was three, Anna was reading. By eleven, she was quoting Seneca in Latin. That was just the start.
She went on to learn Greek, Hebrew, Aramaic, and Arabic. She studied philosophy, astronomy, theology, and law. She painted with the skill of a master. Wrote poetry. Carved cameos. There wasn’t a subject she didn’t try to master. And when her family moved to Utrecht, the university took notice.
But there was a problem. Women weren’t allowed in. So they made a compromise.
She could attend, but only if she sat behind a curtain. Out of sight. The professors were worried the boys might get distracted by a girl with books.
Anna agreed. She sat in silence. Took it all in. Then wrote a dissertation in flawless Latin arguing that women had the same intellectual capacity as men and should be educated in the same way. It landed like a thunderclap.
Philosophers read it. Clerics debated it. Even Descartes paid attention.
She became known as the Star of Utrecht. She published essays. Sent letters across Europe. Joined the conversation normally reserved for men with titles and power. And she did it all without raising her voice.
Later in life, she walked away from the fame. She joined a religious group that treated women as equals. Critics called her foolish. She called it freedom.
She didn’t start a revolution. She didn’t lead a protest. But her words did something else. They stayed.
Anna van Schurman lit a fire with ink and parchment. And centuries later, it’s still burning.
@archeohistories
https://endoexcisionforall.org/news/eva-ramon-gallegos-hpv-photodynamic-therapy-breakthrough
Mexican Scientist Eva Ramón Gallegos Achieves Breakthrough in Non‑invasive HPV Eradication
A pioneering study led by Dr. Eva Ramón Gallegos, a biomedical scientist at Mexico’s Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN), has yielded promising results in the fight against the human papillomavirus (HPV), which causes nearly 99% of cervical cancer cases worldwide.
Photodynamic Therapy Shows High HPV Clearance in Small-Scale Study
Employing a non‑invasive technique known as photodynamic therapy (PDT), Dr. Ramón Gallegos and her team reported HPV elimination in a cohort of 29 women from Mexico City with HPV and/or low-grade cervical lesions (CIN I). Six months after treatment, HPV infection was eradicated in 100% of the patients, accompanied by partial regression of premalignant lesions: 64.3% resolution in CIN I patients with HPV, and 57.2% resolution in CIN I without HPV [PubMed].
This technique uses delta‑aminolevulinic acid (5‑ALA) applied topically to the cervix. After roughly four hours, it converts into a light-sensitive compound called protoporphyrin IX, which accumulates preferentially in abnormal cells. When exposed to a specific laser wavelength, it generates reactive oxygen species that destroy infected cells while preserving healthy tissue [Jessica H. K. (n.d.)].
Past Research Supports Current Findings
Dr. Ramón Gallegos is no stranger to the method. A 2017 clinical trial involving approximately 30 Mexican women (with HPV‑16, HPV‑18, and/or CIN I) found HPV eradication in 80% of HPV‑only patients, and 83% of those with HPV plus CIN I. At 12‑month follow‑up, 57% exhibited CIN I regression, though this latter result did not reach statistical significance [PubMed].
Her research builds on decades of work at IPN, including efforts involving over 400 women across Mexico City, Oaxaca, and Veracruz, achieving similar HPV clearance rates with earlier PDT protocols [Palmer, B. (2019, February 12)].
A Promising, Fertility‑Preserving Alternative
Unlike conventional treatments such as excisional surgery or cryotherapy—procedures that can compromise cervical integrity and fertility—photodynamic therapy is minimally invasive and maintains the cervical structure. Its safety profile and selective targeting of abnormal cells make it especially appealing.
Moreover, the 2025 preliminary findings (29‑patient study) underline its potential: HPV clearance without harming healthy tissue, an encouraging sign in the search for more precise, fertility-sparing interventions.
Caveats and Next Steps
While these results are compelling, it’s important to recognize limitations:
Small sample sizes (29 in the latest study; ~30 in the previous trial) leave room for uncertainty in extrapolating outcomes.
Many of the findings, including the recent 29‑patient study, await peer-reviewed publication.
Long‑term effectiveness—including sustained HPV clearance and prevention of recurrence—has yet to be fully established.
The scientific community emphasizes the need for larger randomized controlled trials to confirm efficacy and safety, assess durability of response, and compare PDT outcomes with current standard-of-care treatments.
Impact—If Confirmed
If validated in future studies, Dr. Ramón Gallegos’ photodynamic therapy could be a game‑changer in global women's health—offering a non‑invasive, effective, and fertility-friendly option for HPV eradication. Given that HPV is extremely common (affecting 80–90% of people at some point), and cervical cancer remains a leading cause of female cancer death in low‑ and middle‑income countries, this technique holds transformative potential.
References
Elimination of HPV and cervical lesions via photodynamic therapy in 29 women; 100% HPV clearance after 6 months, with lesion regression rates Cancer Health+7PubMed+7jessicahk.com+7.
2017 study involving ~30 women using 5‑ALA PDT; HPV clearance and CIN I regression outcomes PubMed+1.
Reporting on Dr. Ramón Gallegos’ 20+ years of PDT research, method using delta‑aminolevulinic acid, and a new study in 29 women showing high preliminary clearance ResearchGate+5jessicahk.com+5BELatina+5.
Earlier larger sample work (420+ women) and past achievements
this is not history
this is historic
finding proactive vaccinations/treatments for cancer causing viruses is remarkable
it should not be remarkable that a latina scientist is at the forefront of this
and yet here we are
@rookie54 saidThank God for women.
https://endoexcisionforall.org/news/eva-ramon-gallegos-hpv-photodynamic-therapy-breakthrough
Mexican Scientist Eva Ramón Gallegos Achieves Breakthrough in Non‑invasive HPV Eradication
A pioneering study led by Dr. Eva Ramón Gallegos, a biomedical scientist at Mexico’s Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN), has yielded promising results in the fight against the human pap ...[text shortened]... should not be remarkable that a latina scientist is at the forefront of this
and yet here we are
Healers and protectors extraordinaire. Tough and smart.
Don't buy into the patriarchy's opinion of them.