UNU Biotechnology Programme for Latin America and the Caribbean

Advancing Biotechnology Research

In a world tailored to our biological decisions, our main objective is to train biotechnologists ethically committed to the material and civic advancement of Latin American and Caribbean citizens.

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Recent News

Announcement

Strategic Pause to Open Calls in 2026

UNU-BIOLAC will not call for academic proposals in 2026 while the Programme reforms certain aspects of its operations.

28 Jan 2026

News

"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

News

Mapping Mosquito Resistance for Decision Making

Fátima Vásquez is mapping the resistance to insecticides both in the genome and in Paraguay for better, more sustainable decisions on Dengue control

11 Jun 2026

Press Release

New Virology Book co-authored by UNU-BIOLAC's Programme Head Dr. Gustavo Fermin Released

A collaboration between many virology professionals emphasizes the link between virology, biotechnology, and development

30 May 2026

News

Bread, Grapes and Food High-Tech

Miguel Moron's fellowship aims to incorporate waste polyphenols into healthier, more sustainable foods

29 May 2026

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Learning to Pack for Efficient Delivery

Lídia da Silva gained proficiency in creating liposomes for the delivery of bioactive molecules without the producing microorganism

28 May 2026

News

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

Blog Post

World Bee Day 2026: Biotechnology, Food and Culture

Dr. Patricia Vit is championing the conservation of Venezuelan stingless bees, combining academic output with a uniquely humane approach

19 May 2026

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Courses and Fellowships

Building strong research networks and biotechnology capacity throughout Latin America and the Caribbean
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Course on neglected diseases UNU BIOLAC

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