Institute for Immunological Research of the University of Cartagena
Location: Cartagena de Indias, Colombia
COE since 2016
Website: www.unicartagena.edu.co/
Description: The Institute for Immunological Research of the University of Cartagena (III) is devoted to research and education in Clinical and Experimental Allergy. To accomplish these goals it has two graduate programs (Master/Immunology and PhD/Biomedical Sciences) and supports the training in basic research of fellow in training from the Department of Pediatrics of the University of Cartagena School of Medicine.
In addition, the III has four undergraduate programs in Basic and Clinical Immunology for the Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy and Nursing. It has a very strong research group that includes high qualify faculty representing Basic Immunology, Molecular genetics, Biotechnology, Experimental Allergy, Clinical Allergy, Epidemiology, Pediatrics and ENT.
The research is focused on the genetic and environmental factors influencing allergy in the Tropics and is performed together with clinicians and scientists from several cities of Colombia and international collaborations. This has been possible because the Institute for Immunological is a well-established organization with good governance and infrastructure and recognized mentors in allergy and asthma. The III is also involved in advocacy, working on education and assistance of patient groups as well as lay rural and urban communities affected by parasitic diseases or allergy.
COE since 2016
Website: www.unicartagena.edu.co/
Description: The Institute for Immunological Research of the University of Cartagena (III) is devoted to research and education in Clinical and Experimental Allergy. To accomplish these goals it has two graduate programs (Master/Immunology and PhD/Biomedical Sciences) and supports the training in basic research of fellow in training from the Department of Pediatrics of the University of Cartagena School of Medicine.
In addition, the III has four undergraduate programs in Basic and Clinical Immunology for the Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy and Nursing. It has a very strong research group that includes high qualify faculty representing Basic Immunology, Molecular genetics, Biotechnology, Experimental Allergy, Clinical Allergy, Epidemiology, Pediatrics and ENT.
The research is focused on the genetic and environmental factors influencing allergy in the Tropics and is performed together with clinicians and scientists from several cities of Colombia and international collaborations. This has been possible because the Institute for Immunological is a well-established organization with good governance and infrastructure and recognized mentors in allergy and asthma. The III is also involved in advocacy, working on education and assistance of patient groups as well as lay rural and urban communities affected by parasitic diseases or allergy.