UDEP will offer Biomedical Engineering at its Piura Campus starting in 2027

The University of Piura launches a degree program that integrates engineering and health sciences to train professionals capable of driving the development of medical technology and improving healthcare in Peru.

UDEP signs an agreement with the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

The University of Piura signed a collaboration agreement with this medical school in the United States, one of the most prestigious in the world in this area.

Dr. Jorge Zagaceta is inducted into the National Academy of Medicine of Peru

At the meeting of the Assembly of Full Members, the appointment of Dr. Zagaceta as Associate Member of the National Academy of Medicine (ANM) was approved. His induction was formalized on July 2nd.

Students from UDEP brought help and joy to families in Pachacútec

More than 110 volunteers participated in a solidarity day in Ventanilla, which included catechesis, recreational activities, preventive health care and a community lunch to benefit the population of Pachacútec.

Human Medicine student wins 2nd place in a national Concytec competition

Rafaela Araujo Encinas won second place in the 'Junior' category of the "Solo de Ciencia Perú" Science Monologue Competition. Students from various universities across the country participated.

With masses, a concert and more, UDEP will celebrate the Feast of Saint Josemaría on the 26th

On June 26, this holiday is celebrated in various parts of the world. At UDEP, there will be a Mass on this day, with the participation of the university choir, and other activities. Everyone is invited.

He supports a research project on scientific literacy in medical students

Franco Romani, a professor at the Faculty of Human Medicine of UDEP, defended a thesis with which he obtained the highest grade and the degree of Doctor of Health Sciences from UNMSM.

John Azurin and Ivonne Núñez participate in the Aspefam international event

Professors from the Faculty of Human Medicine at UDEP participated in the international seminar workshop “Integration of Basic Sciences in Medical Education”, held on May 29 and 30.

The UDEP delegation attended the NAFSA conference in the United States

The University of Piura participated in one of the most important meetings in the world on higher education and internationalization, held from May 26 to 29 in Orlando, United States.

They provide teacher training on the Active Lecture and the Case Method

Between April and June, the Directorate of Educational Innovation (DIE) of the University of Piura developed these training programs aimed at strengthening teaching strategies applied to higher education.

UDEP and the Cayetano Heredia National Hospital renew institutional alliance

Among the objectives of the agreement is the development of training activities during the undergraduate and internship of the Human Medicine students of the university, through the teaching-service and research actions that are carried out.

New technologies are gaining ground on research using human fetal tissue

The NIH prioritizes innovation: goodbye to funding fetal tissue for elective abortions.

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Professor shared advances in studies on bacterial resistance in the US

Arturo Gonzales presented at Imari the progress of his research on the evolution of antimicrobial resistance mediated by the OXA-163 enzyme against last resort antimicrobials.

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