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21
Dec
An educational journey that strengthened scientific competencies and built new collaborative networks
Camp Explora VA! Natural Laboratories and Citizen Science: Nature, birdsong and starry skies were the natural laboratories that brought Camp Explora VA to life! carried out by the Explora North Metropolitan Region Associative Project. For five days, 40 teachers, Early Childhood Education Educators and Technicians from various disciplines strengthened […]
12
Dec
ADVANCED CENTER FOR CHRONIC DISEASES, WILL STUDY THE DEVELOPMENT OF CHRONIC DISEASES IN CHILE FOR AT LEAST TWO MORE YEARS
ACCDIS is part of the FONDAP 2023 Research Centers of Excellence in Priority Areas For ten years now, the ACCDiS Advanced Center for Chronic Diseases, researches the development of chronic non-communicable diseases (NCCD) in priority areas such as diabetes, Obesity, cancer, Cardiovascular and Heart Disease in the Country. The institution is funded and […]
30
Nov
IN MEMORIAM – DR. RAMÓN CORBALÁN HERREROS
On behalf of the researchers, collaborators, Advanced Center for Chronic Disease students and support staff (ACCDiS ) I extend our appreciation, gratitude to Dr. Ramón Corbalán Herreros and our condolences to his family, who passed away on November 19, 2023. I am convinced that some people are chosen to carry out special missions […]
29
Nov
“PIPE helped us discover abilities in boys and girls that we were previously unaware of”
On November 9, The Planetarium welcomed more than 90 children, girls, educators and parents to close the cycle of the Early Childhood Inquiry Program "PIPE", developed by Explora Región Metropolitana Norte. The activity brought together 10 Educational Establishments and Kindergartens from various communes of the Metropolitan Region, that for five years […]
27
Nov
X ACCDiS Annual Meeting: Innovation, Recognition and New Scientific Frontiers
On November 22, 2023, the Advanced Center for Chronic Diseases (ACCDiS ) held its 10th Annual Meeting, bringing together more than 100 members of the Center, to present the results of the last year and report on the proposals that will be developed within the framework of the new ACCDIS award, As part of the […]
10
Nov
FIGHTING INEQUALITY TO PREVENT CANCER
With 17 concrete actions to prevent cancer, based on scientific evidence and adapted to the regional context, the World and Pan American Health Organizations (WHO and PAHO) presented the Latin American and Caribbean Code Against Cancer. These entities highlight that a third of cancer cases could be prevented by avoiding risk factors such as […]