The event was supported by the International Council for Laboratory Animal Science (ICLAS). The Veterinary Area of Centro Ciencia & Vida, of Fundación Ciencia & Vida - Universidad San Sebastián, played a prominent role in the institutional workshop “Advances in the care and use of laboratory animals,” held at the Alberto Guzmán Barrón Institute of Biochemistry and Nutrition of the Faculty of Medicine at the Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos (UNMSM) in Lima, Peru.
The event was supported by the International Council for Laboratory Animal Science (ICLAS).
The veterinary department of the Centro Ciencia & Vida, of the Fundación Ciencia & Vida – Universidad San Sebastián, had a prominent participation in the institutional workshop “Advances in the care and use of laboratory animals,” held at the Alberto Guzmán Barrón Institute of Biochemistry and Nutrition of the Faculty of Medicine at the Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos (UNMSM) in Lima, Peru.
The workshop, which took place in person and free of charge between August 28 and 30, 2025, brought together 44 attendees, including students, researchers, and professionals interested in strengthening their skills in the ethical handling and welfare of laboratory animals.
As academic directors of the workshop, Dr. Sebastián Valenzuela, director of the Veterinary Area, and MSc. Micaela Ricca, deputy director, contributed their experience in advanced human capital training in Laboratory Animal Science, in addition to their recognized track record in biomedical research and their commitment to promoting international animal welfare standards.
During the sessions, key topics were addressed, such as:
Basic concepts in the care and use of experimental animals.
Experimental murine models.
Animal welfare.
Ethics in the use and care of laboratory animals.
The opening ceremony was presided over by Dr. José Carlos Del Carmen Sara, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, accompanied by Dr. Helí Barrón Pastor, Director of the Research Unit, and Dr. Miguel Sandoval, Director of the Institute of Biochemistry and Nutrition.
This academic space strengthened international collaboration and reaffirmed the commitment of the Centro Ciencia & Vida (FCV-USS) to high-level training and the promotion of good scientific practices in Latin America.
