Training Courses

Learn more about the training courses we have funded in the past and the professionals involved

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The United Nations University Programme of Biotechnology for Latin America and the Caribbean has funded over 350 high-level training courses coordinated by Latin American and Caribbean scientists to train participants of the region in the latest biotechnological techniques and foster international networks of professionals. 

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Reverse to Break Through

Dr. Pilar Moreno led an advanced training in reverse genetics for Latin American scientists to engineer RNA viruses for vaccines and cancer therapy.

28 Jul 2026

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From Leaf to Superfood

Ery Fukushima is helping the Amazon thrive by using biotechnology to unlock its hidden value

16 Jul 2026

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Overcoming the "Go Bigger" Conundrum in Biotechnology

Mauricio Roldan taught biotechnologists how to scale up their bioprocesses in Ensenada, Mexico

09 Jul 2026

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"Next-Gene" Pest and Vector Control

A radically different way to approach population control of agricultural pests and transmisibility of insect vector-borne diseses

17 Jun 2026

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Biotechnological Skills for the Future

Innovative Biotechnological Approaches in Health is laying foundations for the workforce that will tackle Latin America's health shortcomings

26 May 2026

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The Biggest Data

Genomics for One Health integrates state-of-the-art Omics and the One Health approach capabilities to resolve the greatest questions in sustainability

24 Apr 2026

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When Foundational Knowledge Meets Cutting‑Edge Innovation

Micro4Agro bridges decades of soil microbiome knowledge with cutting‑edge tools to build locally adapted biosolutions for sustainable agriculture

16 Apr 2026

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Bugging the Pathogen's Communications Against Them

Intensive training on bacterial second messengers, linking molecular signaling to biofilms, virulence, and innovative biotech applications.

06 Apr 2026

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Seeing is Believing: How to Visualize What's Happening inside Biotechnological Systems

Advancing research through an intensive interdisciplinary training on imaging, mechanics, and development, held at the University of Chile.

20 Feb 2026

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Clean Energy from Bioelectrochemical Systems

The III Latin-American Week of Microbial Bioelectrochemistry gathered students from the region to explore the potential of cells (literally)

24 Jan 2026