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.
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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
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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
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
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Bread, Grapes and Food High-Tech
Miguel Moron's fellowship aims to incorporate waste polyphenols into healthier, more sustainable foods
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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
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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
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
