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Nutrition in older adults: strategies for adequate nutrition

To improve nutrition at this stage of life, it is key to implement strategies that ensure adequate nutrition.

Funding awarded to the authors of thirteen scientific publications from UDEP

The scientific studies of nineteen professors from the faculties of Communication, Economics and Business, Law, Engineering, Humanities and Human Medicine obtained the fund to cover research expenses.

Healthy Minds: first edition of course for school educators concludes

The program, promoted by the Faculty of Human Medicine at UDEP, provided practical and emotional tools to teachers and school administrators, strengthening their personal well-being and their ability to promote emotionally healthy educational environments.

Medical students promote health education in local communities

In the “Health Promoters” project, Human Medicine students conducted sessions and workshops on disease prevention and healthy habits, promoting health and generating an educational and social impact with the active participation of various community groups.

The Professional School of Human Medicine at UDEP is accredited until 2030

The Professional School of Human Medicine received international accreditation from the Mexican Council for the Accreditation of Medical Education (Comaem), endorsed by the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME).

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They intend to extend the legal limit for research with human embryos

Science seeks to extend the legal timeframe for experimenting with human embryos, but ethical doubts are growing about respecting life from its beginning.

Germán Vega and Juan Faya receive the UDEP Young Researcher Award 2025

Professors Faya Castillo, from the Faculty of Medicine; and Vega Acuña from Economic and Business Sciences at UDEP, both under 35 years old, received recognition for their research work.

They develop pig embryos with hearts formed from human cells

An unprecedented scientific breakthrough opens new doors in regenerative medicine, but also raises serious ethical questions about the limits of modern biotechnology.

UDEP and Fetal Medicine Barcelona promote postgraduate studies in fetal medicine

The strategic collaboration and commitment between Fetal Medicine Barcelona (FMB) and the University of Piura (UDEP) is reaffirmed in a series of institutional visits within the framework of the International Postgraduate Program in Fetal Medicine.

First graduating class of Medicine students completes the SERUMS stage

Twenty-two graduates from the first class of the Faculty of Human Medicine at UDEP have completed the Rural and Marginal Urban Health Service, a key stage in their medical training and social commitment.

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Obesity and diabetes: a dangerous combination

Obesity is not just an aesthetic issue, but a direct risk factor for diseases such as type 2 diabetes.

Faculty of Human Medicine promotes the "Healthy Minds" course for teachers

The Faculty of Human Medicine at UDEP is organizing the "Healthy Minds" course aimed at school educators and institutional collaborators, with the goal of strengthening their mental health, stress management, and resilience.

Medical intern participated in an international conference in the U.S.

Nair Javier Murillo presented research on multiple sclerosis at the annual congress of the American Academy of Neurology, held from April 6 to 10 in San Diego, United States.

The Faculty of Human Medicine at UDEP participates in the Nafsa Expo-Fair 2025

The University of Piura participated in the NAFSA 2025 higher education convention, one of the most important in the world. The event brought together more than 10,000 attendees from 100 countries.

CUA students complete clinical and community activities at UDEP

From May 13 to 23, nine students from the Catholic University of America carried out an academic stay at Campus Lima, combining practical activities in Psychology and Human Medicine with a clinical and community focus.

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Safety of stem cell therapy for Parkinson's

A promising step forward in the search for greater safety and efficacy. Although further clinical trials are needed to demonstrate the effectiveness of these therapies, brain transplantation of dopamine-releasing neurons represents a promising treatment.