Human Medicine students present research on epidemiology

On December 1, at Campus Lima, the I “Jorge Alarcón Villaverde” Epidemiology Research Conference was held, in recognition of the outstanding work in teaching and epidemiological research of Dr. Jorge Alarcón.

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Now it is complete

With this latest advance, the researchers discover 41 additional protein-coding genes and present their complete sequence consisting of more than 62 million base pairs, adding 30 million to what is already known.

Human Medicine students exhibit projects on cell biology

More than 140 students trained their skills in scientific research and critical judgment by developing research projects. The three best: on tuberculosis, hereditary syndromes and the NFIA gene were awarded.

Dr. Nakazato participates in the World Congress: Chronic Pain and Rehabilitation

The UDEP professor participated as a speaker at the 17th World Congress of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, where he presented advances in the management of chronic musculoskeletal pain in this medical specialty.

Human Medicine participated in an international event on medical education

With important scientific research and medical innovation work, UDEP participated in the VII International Congress of Medical Education, CIEM 2023. With one of these, it won 2nd place in the Innovation in Medical Education category.

The Faculty of Human Medicine of the UDEP is incorporated into Aspefam

The protocol act of incorporation of the Faculty of Human Medicine into Aspefam, as a guest member, was held in the General Assembly within the framework of the VII International Congress of Medical Education CIEM 2023.

“The High Complexity Hospital is urgent in the face of the increase in diseases”

Carlos Ruesta, doctor at the Santa Rosa Hospital and the UDEP University Polyclinic, maintains that the High Complexity Hospital in Piura has become indispensable with the increase in complex diseases and the inefficient referral system.

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The most expensive medicine in the world

It is a drug whose cost rises to no less than three and a half million dollars. Its name is Hemgenix which, using a modified virus, delivers a gene to the patient's liver cells.

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Bioethics: First pig-to-human heart transplant

Although transplanting organs from animals to humans has been sought for decades (the so-called xenotransplantation), there are still many technical problems to solve. Furthermore, it is necessary to respect the ethical criteria of respect for people.

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Vaccination and the return to normality

For now, it remains to continue with the preventive rules already known and not give up on this effort. We must keep health self-care in mind as a norm that impacts people's lives.

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World Heart Day: prevention is life

It is important that medical students prepare themselves to save lives, and, above all, that they are able to learn and design plans to maintain cardiovascular health.

Dr. Wong gave a master class on planning in times of COVID

As part of the activities for the start of the new 2021-II semester, a master class was given to raise awareness and train teachers regarding the upcoming challenges of the Faculty of Human Medicine.

“The 2021-II cycle is an opportunity to continue building the country we want”

More than 8,000 undergraduate students from Piura and Lima begin the 2021-II academic period today at the University of Piura. “Although times remain challenging, we can face them with hope,” the rector told them.

Human Medicine will offer a course on virtual tools for teachers

The course will address medical education in times of pandemic and will cover the virtual teaching methodology based on clinical simulation and the ethical and bioethical aspects of medical education and research.

Human Medicine students promote health culture in schoolchildren

Since April 10, more than 80 students have been participating in the virtual "Health Promotion" workshop, taught by students from the aforementioned faculty at the University of Piura. The workshop is aimed at first and second-year secondary school students from the Scipion Llona state school and will conclude on July 17.

The 2021-1 cycle began

Antonio Abruña: “Let us work and study generously for our country”

Today marks the start of a new academic year at the University of Piura. The rector welcomed professors, administrative staff, and the more than 8,500 students from the Piura and Lima campuses.