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Seven out of ten Chileans should have an endoscopy to prevent gastric cancer
Expert says seventy percent of the country's population is infected with H. Pylori. Gastric cancer causes more than 3,000 deaths per year in our territory. Yearly, gastric cancer causes the death of more than three thousand people in Chile, becoming one of the main causes of […]
Dr. Vinicius Maracajá, participated in the international event "Equity, diversity and data" conducted at Genome Campus, United KingdomFRF
Our Researcher, Dr. Vinicius Maracaja, academic of the Faculty of Sciences, Química y Farmacéuticas U.Chile was part of the international event “Equity, Diversity & Data” which took place September 18-20, 2023 at the Genome Campus, United Kingdom. Dr. Maracaja shared his knowledge in an inspiring presentation […]
Our researcher Dr.. Luigi Gabrielli, participated in the inaugural collection of “Women in Cardiovascular Imaging” at Frontiers Cardiovascular Medicine
In a world where less than 30% of researchers are women, it is critical to address gender biases and stereotypes that have long existed in STEM science and research. Gender equality and the promotion of STEM careers for girls and women are essential for sustainable development, according to […]
Faculty of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences supports the commemoration of International Chemistry Day
Great interest was generated among teachers and students in the realization of the "1st Colloquium for the International Day of Chemistry". The activity was planned by Prof. Juan Pablo Cid and the professors of our Faculty participated, Sergio Lavandero and Inmaculada Cerrato. The conference dedicated to Chemistry seeks to promote the creation of an international event […]
What are endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) and how are they linked to our chronic diseases?
Sandra Cortes to. PhD Department of Public Health – UC School of Medicine Associate Researcher, Center for Advanced Chronic Diseases (ACCDiS ) and the Sustainable Urban Development Center (CEDEUS) EDCs are environmental pollutants that interfere with the functioning of the endocrine system. This system is made up of both the endocrine glands, for example, […]