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.
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.
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 […]
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Comprehensive training of healthcare professionals
“Besides offering knowledge, treating patients involves giving them confidence.”
Dr. Edgar Tejada urges students to pursue excellent academic preparation and, at the same time, a deep education in values so that they can achieve professional and human growth.
RAMÓN MUGICA OLYMPICS 2018
The momentum that unites the University Community is about to begin
The Ramón Mugica Olympics begin on August 18 at the Piura Campus. For the second year in a row, the opening ceremony will be held at the UDEP sports complex. At the Lima Campus, the competitions begin on September 3.
RESEARCH AT THE FACULTY OF MEDICINE
“The correct use of induced pluripotent stem cells requires ethics.”
The Italian scientific journal of bioethics Medicine e Morale published a research article by Dr. Jaime Millás Mur about iPSCs —an alternative to the use of embryonic stem cells— and their ethical use.
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