January 25, 2019

HEAD OF THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH

“Ethics, public health, and research should be inherent parts of a doctor’s training.”

During his visit, Hans Vásquez, head of the National Institute of Health (INS), praised the training provided at the Faculty of Medicine and the implementation of its modern laboratories for the development of important research.

January 3, 2019

ARTICLE IN THE SEMANA SUPPLEMENT, EL TIEMPO DE PIURA

Genetic improvement: ideology or science?

Jaime Millás Mur, a professor at the Faculty of Medicine of UDEP, comments on genetic editing, in light of the news about the birth of the world's first genetically modified babies.

December 19, 2018

It will reopen on January 2nd.

The University of Piura concluded its 2018 activities with a mass and toast with its employees

Academic and administrative activities at UDEP will be suspended until January 1st. Before departing, employees from both campuses attended various activities and a Thanksgiving Mass.

December 13, 2018

Genetic improvement: ideology or science?

Jaime Millás Mur, a professor at the Faculty of Medicine of UDEP, comments on genetic editing, regarding the birth of the world's first genetically modified babies.

December 10, 2018

Dr. Paolo Wong

What does the 2018 Nobel Prize in Medicine recognize?

The 2018 Nobel Prize in Medicine was awarded to Japanese scientist Tasuku Honjo and American James Allison for their discoveries of cancer therapy by inhibition of negative immune regulation.

December 6, 2018

Medicine UDEP

Three skills that a medical researcher should have

Clinical trials are research studies conducted to improve the health of populations, as they serve to identify more effective prevention strategies, treatments, or other measures in […]

December 4, 2018

Medicine UDEP

UDEP Medical Studies contribute to public health

Studies by second-year students of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Piura show the need to expand measures against parasitosis in the district of Miraflores.

November 20, 2018

ON PERUVIAN PSYCHIATRY DAY

“Developing better people is not a slogan, it is a reality that our society demands.”

Dr. Leslie Young points out that society demands spaces for personal development, as a policy of prevention and education in mental health, to live in a civic environment, without violence and with respect.

November 2, 2018

On All Souls' Day

The moving expression of gratitude from the students of the Faculty of Medicine to the deceased

The students took the initiative to thank the deceased for all they can learn from them, with due respect and care, commented Dr. Moscol, head of the Anatomy course.

October 29, 2018

Offline dreams

Almost all of us do it: before going to sleep, we watch television or check our social media. In this way, technology becomes an extension of our pillow, without us realizing the damage we're doing to our health.

October 17, 2018

LIMA CAMPUS

Nutrition, sport and service at Medicine Week

This year, the Faculty of Medicine celebrated its Week by raising awareness in the university community about the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle.

October 10, 2018

INTERVIEW WITH DR. VLADIMIR BUSTINZA

Mental health: a matter of attitude?

Mental illnesses are common today. However, ignorance about them persists, and those most affected are the patients themselves. Dr. Vladimir Bustinza, from the Faculty of Medicine, comments on this.

September 25, 2018

ON LIMA CAMPUS

Again! Engineering wins the Ramón Mugica Olympics 2018

The closing ceremony of the Ramón Mugica Olympics was held on September 22nd at the Lima Campus, taking place in the Sports Complex. The roar of the crowd provided a wonderful accompaniment to the celebration.

September 24, 2018

Medicine UDEP

The dangers hidden behind keyboard use

Urinary tract infections, boils, and even pneumonia are some of the ailments that could affect us as a result of poor hygiene after using a keyboard. Find out why in this article.

September 19, 2018

How much calcium should we consume?

Most of us know the sources of calcium: dairy products, some vegetables, cereals, among others. But how do we know if we're getting enough? Find out in this article.

August 23, 2018

AT THE FACULTY OF MEDICINE

New laboratories for Dynamic Sciences and Microbiology and Immunology are inaugurated

The implementation puts the faculty on par with other major international universities, both in terms of curriculum and in terms of infrastructure and equipment, which are necessary to train top-level doctors.

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