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School of Medical Specialties

The mission of the College of Health Sciences is to prepare professionals in the different branches of health with a formal education in Humanities and Liberal Arts associated with Human Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Dentistry, and Public Health, and the areas of Optometry and Human Nutrition.

Instituto de Economía

The Institute of Economics conducts research in various areas of the economy, emphasizing the applied work that guides the debate in Ecuador and contributes to the development of the country. The USFQ Institute of Economics is a center for research and education on economic issues. The members of the institute are professors from the USFQ Economics Department who specialize in

Instituto de Microbiología

The Institute of Microbiology promotes interdisciplinary collaboration for the development of research in the area of ​​Microbiology. Microbiology is a field of science with innumerable applications such as: health, environment, food, agriculture, biotechnology, etc. For this reason, the Institute of Microbiology promotes collaboration between professors who belong to different schools of USFQ and who have interests related to this field

Instituto de Ecología Aplicada ECOLAP

The Ecology Institute ECOLAP-USFQ develops projects and provides consulting services for research, monitoring, management, conservation and sustainable use of natural resources. The Institute of Applied Ecology ECOLAP is a non-profit research and management entity established in 1993 and which is part of the COCIBA College of Biological and Environmental Sciences of the San Francisco de Quito University USFQ. We offer

Instituto de Neurociencias

Neuroscientific research is a broad field that includes clinical neurology, neurophysiology, psychophysiology, and cognitive science. The research carried out by the Institute aims to answer questions related to the central nervous system, from clinical neurological care to the relationship between the brain and behavior. The research is published in peer-reviewed academic journals and presented at national and international conferences. Click

Instituto BIOSFERA

BIÓSFERA is an interdisciplinary institute that aims to carry out scientific research in a wide range of academic subjects and in different ecosystems of the biosphere at national and international level. The BIÓSFERA Institute aims to contribute to the generation of knowledge, management, conservation and restoration of diverse species and ecosystems, and proposes a comprehensive vision that considers ecological, evolutionary

Instituto de Investigación en Biomateriales Dentales Michael G. Buonocore

The Michael G. Bunocore Dental Biomaterials Research Institute - USFQ- College of Health Sciences is the first research laboratory specialized in the analysis of dental materials in Ecuador. The purpose of this institute is to carry out analyzes of the physical, chemical, mechanical, and biological properties of the different dental biomaterials, both those that are available on the market, as

Instituto de Investigaciones en Biomedicina “Una Salud”

The institute is a USFQ dependent entity, organized to facilitate comprehensive scientific research in biomedical areas such as: physiology, genetics, endocrinology, reproduction, molecular and cellular biology, epidemiology, health, and ethno-medicine. It is located on USFQ's main campus and aims to be part of the worldwide “One Health” movement that seeks to forge collaborations between doctors, biotechnologists, veterinary doctors, and other

Instituto de Innovación en Productividad y Logística CATENA-USFQ

The CATENA-USFQ Institute for Productivity and Logistics Innovation was born out of the Department of Industrial Engineering's need to promote applied research in the areas of productivity, quality, logistics, and supply chain, and its related areas in: ergonomics, data science, manufacturing, innovation in education, project management, among others. The institute focuses on multidisciplinary collaboration both at the departmental level within

Instituto de Micro y Nanoelectrónica (IMNE)

This institute conducts research in relation to solid state physics for the development of Nanoelectronics technologies (devices). Nanoelectronic devices aim to develop microelectronic systems (integrated circuits) for applications of logic (microprocessors), memory (RAM, DRAM, ReRAM), telecommunications systems, detectors and sensors, and photovoltaic cells. Applications are also made in relation to Integrated Circuit Programming (FPGA) and ASIC (Application-Specific Integrated Circuit) design

Instituto para el Desarrollo de Energías y Materiales Alternativos IDEMA

At the Institute for the Development of Alternative Energies and Materials - IDEMA we believe in a circular economy, where all matter and energy can and should be harnessed, and where it is the responsibility of human beings to use the planet's resources in a responsible and sustainable way. For this reason, we investigate new ways of using waste in

Instituto de Investigaciones Jurídicas

The Institute of Legal Research of USFQ's College of Law (IIJ) was founded in 2017 under the direction of the College of Law. Through a multidisciplinary approach to Law, the IIJ seeks to be a benchmark for legal research in Ecuador. Currently, the IIJ focuses its efforts in the following areas: International Human Rights Law, Humanitarian Law, Comparative Law, Philosophy

Socio-Cultural Research Center

Under the premise that scientific research must leave the academic cloisters and become a contribution to the development of the country, the USFQ College of Social Sciences and Humanities (COCISOH), founded the Center for CIS Sociocultural Research. Since its creation in 2011, the Center has developed a series of projects, both, pure research and consulting in areas related to art

Experimental and Computational Economics Lab

The Laboratory of Computational and Experimental Economics (ECEL) is a space designed for research by teachers and students in various branches of economics with a focus on human behavior. ECEL's mission is to consolidate itself as a powerful research tool in the branches of Economics, covering elements of the study of Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Game Theory, among other computational topics. Due

GEOcenter UNIGIS - USFQ

The GEOcentro is the space for geographic and spatial research of UNIGIS at the USFQ. It has a modern laboratory for Geographical Information Systems (GIS), ideal for the development of seminars, extension courses, as well as academic and working days with the community, among other key activities of the UNIGIS Program. At the same time, it includes an important library

Computational and Theoretical Chemistry Group

The Computational and Theoretical Chemistry Group - QCT carries out research projects dedicated to the theoretical study of the properties of molecular, crystalline, biomolecular, and nanosystem systems at different levels of theory.

Plant Biotechnology Laboratory

The Plant Biotechnology Laboratory develops different research projects, in order to better understand the existing biodiversity in the country, conserve species and ecosystems, and improve existing agricultural practices. The Plant Biotechnology Laboratory carries out various research projects using mainly molecular biology tools and in vitro cultivation of plants. The main focus of the Laboratory is plants, therefore interested researchers and

Laboratory for the Detection of Particles, Astroparticles, and Radiation (LEOPARD)

The Particle, Astroparticle, and Radiation Detection Laboratory (LEOPARD) provides the necessary environment and infrastructure for students and researchers at USFQ to carry out cutting-edge research in the field of physics and engineering, to train, collaborate with their peers from institutes, local or foreign institutions or experiments, and reach out to the community through educational events that facilitate public understanding of

Aquatic Ecology Laboratory

Investigate and generate knowledge about the biology and ecology of freshwater ecosystems, with special emphasis on lotic ecosystems. The Aquatic Ecology Laboratory's mission is to research and generate knowledge about the biology and ecology of freshwater ecosystems, with special emphasis on lotic ecosystems. We execute projects within various themes such as freshwater insect taxonomy, behavioral ecology, populations and aquatic communities