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28 December, 2023

Instituto de Ciencias Medicas publishes 15 studies in 2023

The ICM is pleased to share the 15 scientific publications in international indexed journals made by our researchers this year 2023. Congratulations to our researchers!   […]
1 December, 2023

ICM researchers publish in the prestigious journal Science

Congratulations to researchers Iván Landires and Virginia Núñez-Samudio of the @institutodecienciasmedicas  , Irene Castillo of the @up.panama  and Isaias Ramos of @ciampanama  have published in the […]
31 October, 2023

Instituto de Ciencias Medicas presents advances on the results of a pioneer study in Panama between genetics and unhealthy lifestyles as triggers for developing breast cancer.

Dr. Ivan Landires, researcher, general director of the Institute of Medical Sciences (ICM of Las Tablas, Azuero) and medical geneticist of the Regional Hospital Joaquin Pablo […]
29 October, 2023

Communicated: Position on the harmful health effects of open-pit mining.

1 October, 2023

Participation of the ICM in the Ibero-American Night of Researchers 2023.

The Institute of Medical Sciences participated on September 30 in the Ibero-American Night of Researchers, a project of the Organization of Ibero-American States (OEI), with the […]
1 October, 2023

Participation of Dr. Ivan Landires in the XXVII National Congress of Cardiology in Panama City.

Dr. Ivan Landires researcher and general director of the ICM participated in the XXVII National Congress of Cardiology held from September 28-30, 2023 in Panama City, […]
30 September, 2023

Project carried out at ICM wins first place in the Ingenio Juvenil 2023 Science Fair.

The Institute of Medical Sciences congratulates the students: Iveth Barrios and Kely Domínguez, professor Calixto Barrera from Manuel María Tejada Roca High School and scientific mentor […]
29 September, 2023

Participation of Dr. Ivan Landires in the Round Table of the APANAC 2023 congress.

Dr. Ivan Landires Researcher, president and general director of the ICM participated in the round table: Perspectives of the Panamanian Scientific System: Challenges and Future Vision, […]
27 September, 2023

Instituto de Ciencias Medicas (I.C.M.) signs International Collaboration Agreement with Universidade La Salle of Brazil.

Dr. Ivan Landires, President and legal representative of the Institute of Medical Sciences of the city of Las Tablas, Los Santos, Panama and the Rector of […]
7 July, 2023

Instituto de Ciencias Medicas number 5 in scientific production in Panama according to nature index 2023.

Joy for the members and scientists of the Institute of Medical Sciences! In 2023 we will occupy the fifth place in scientific production at the country […]
24 April, 2023

ICM researchers publish in the prestigious journal The Lancet.

Researchers from the Instituto de Ciencias Medicas of Las Tablas, Azuero, Panama, publish their contribution to democratize genetic diagnosis in low and middle income countries in […]
17 April, 2023

How many times can a Panamanian go to the pharmacy to buy medicines?

Our study on the Affordability of Medicines in Panama and Latin American countries showed that the ability of Panamanians to buy medicines is one of the […]
27 December, 2022

Institute of Medical Sciences publishes 22 studies in 2022

Instituto de Ciencias Medicas culminates the year 2022 with 22 scientific publications in international indexed journals. Among some of the publications are studies such as: Molecular […]
24 December, 2022

ICM WISHES YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR.

Instituto de Ciencias Medicas wishes you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2023!
23 December, 2022

Instituto de Ciencias Medicas publishes in the best scientific journals in the world.

La web de la Salud interviews Instituto de Ciencias Medicas (ICM). The ICM does a science of international quality. Read the full article at the following […]
22 November, 2022

Recognition of Dr. Karen Courville by the Panamanian Social Security Fund.

Congratulations to Dr. Karen Courville, ICM researcher, who was recognized by the Panamanian Social Security Fund (CSS) for her contributions to medicine. Dr. Enrique Lau Cortés, […]
12 November, 2022

Recognition to Dr. Ivan Landires: Distinguished Researcher of the SNI.

We congratulate Dr. Ivan Landires, president and researcher of the ICM, for his recognition as a Distinguished Researcher of the National System of Researchers (SNI). Dr. […]
2 November, 2022

ICM researchers are honored in photo exhibitions: A life as a scientist.

Researchers of the Institute of Medical Sciences are honored in an activity organized by SENACYT.  Photographic Exhibitions: A life as a scientist.  Panamanian women are impacting […]
29 October, 2022

Participation of ICM researchers in the II Congress of Research Methodology.

Researchers from the Institute of Medical Sciences Dr. Karen Courville, Dr. Virginia Nuñez, and Dr. Ivan Landires participated in the II Congress of Research Methodology at […]
21 October, 2022

Interview with Dr. Ivan Landires on the study of the determinants of the development of breast cancer: Genetics and Lifestyle.

Dr. Ivan Landires was interviewed by TVN Noticias where he talks about the study he leads, which seeks to determine the relationship between the genes that […]
15 October, 2022

Study of Determinants of Breast Cancer Development: Genetics and Lifestyle.

Dr. Ivan Landires, researcher of the Instituto de Ciencias Medicas, presented at the XV CONALAC congress the topic: Study of Determinants of Breast Cancer Development: Genetics […]
15 September, 2022

Participation of the ICM in an event to commemorate the thirtieth anniversary of SENACYT.

Mr. Gumercindo Pimentel, representing the Instituto de Ciencias Medicas, participated in the event to commemorate the thirtieth anniversary of the National Secretariat of Science, Technology, and […]
17 August, 2022

Curious Minds, the docuseries made to Dr. Virginia Núñez Samudio.

This Monday, August 22 at 4:00 PM, you can’t miss on SERTV Panama, in the program ¨Mentes Curiosas¨, the docuseries made to Dr. Virginia Núñez Samudio, […]
11 August, 2022

Medical Genetics: between specialized clinical practice and scientific research.

Dr. Ivan Landires, president and researcher of the ICM, spoke at the scientific conference of the Joaquin Pablo Franco Sayas Hospital on the topic: “Medical Genetics: […]
9 August, 2022

Non-Traditional Chronic Kidney Disease in the Central Provinces.

Interview conducted by La Web de la Salud to researchers from the Instituto de Ciencias Medicas for their recent publication on Non-Traditional Chronic Kidney Disease in […]
7 August, 2022

Non-traditional Chronic Kidney Disease in the Central Provinces of Panama.

ICM researchers Courville, Bustamante, Pecchio, Núñez-Samudio, and Landires present their recent publication on non-traditional Chronic Kidney Disease in the Central Provinces. Published in the journal BMC […]
15 July, 2022

ICM researchers describe the causes of anemia in Chronic Kidney Disease.

Researchers from the Instituto de Ciencias Medicas of Las Tablas and the CSS publish in an international indexed journal important research unpublished in Panama on the […]
13 May, 2022

ICM researchers discover the pathophysiological pathway that causes ataxias.

Panamanian researchers Dr. Ivan Landires and Dr. Virginia Nuñez Samudio from the Instituto de Ciencias Medicas discover in collaboration with researchers from Colombia the physiopathological pathway […]
10 March, 2022

Recognition of Dr. Virginia Nuñez – ¨WOMAN OF SCIENTIFIC INNOVATION¨ – FEMUPER.

Instituto de Ciencias Medicas congratulates Dr. Virginia Nuñez Samudio whome today was recognized as a woman leader in 2022 in the category of ¨WOMAN OF SCIENTIFIC […]
19 February, 2022

In the month of Rare Diseases, we invite you to learn about Alport Syndrome.

In the month of Rare Diseases, we invite you to learn about Alport Syndrome, a rare disease that causes Chronic Renal Insufficiency. Learn more about this […]
2 February, 2022

Interview with Dr. Ivan Landires by the Rare Disease Network.

The Rare Disease Network of Panama interviewed Dr. Ivan Landires to talk about “Rare Diseases, They are not so rare” in celebration of February 28th World […]
26 January, 2022

Interview in Imagina Radio – SENACYT – January 26, 2022.

Participation of Dr. Ivan Landires and Dr. Virginia Nuñez-Samudio, ICM researchers, in the program Imagina Radio of SENACYT where they comment on their studies published in […]
30 December, 2021

Instituto de Ciencias Medicas culminates the year 2021 with 27 scientific publications.

Institute de Ciencias Medicas (I.C.M) announces that during this year 2021, 27 scientific articles have been published in international indexed journals. Some of the publications include […]
26 October, 2021

Virtual Conference “LET’S TALK ABOUT THE GENETICS OF BREAST CANCER” presented by Dr. Ivan Landires

The Azuero Regional Center of the Technological University of Panama (UTP), with the support of the Panamanian Association for the Advancement of Science (APANAC), within the […]
21 October, 2021

Participation of Dr. Maydelin Pecchio in the VIII National Congress of Infectious Diseases – October 21-23, 2021.

Dr. Maydelin Pecchio participated in the Prevention of Healthcare-Associated Infections room with the topic “Intrahospital Urinary Tract Infections” on Thursday, October 21, 2021, within the II […]
27 September, 2021

Interview in Imagina Radio – SENACYT – September 27, 2021.

Participation of Dr. Ivan Landires in the program Imagina Radio of SENACYT where he comments on his appointment to be part of the “Expert Panel of […]
15 September, 2021

Interview in Imagina Radio – SENACYT – September 15, 2021

Participation of Dr. Virginia Nuñez Samudio in the program Imagina Radio of SENACYT with the study “Epidemiology of suicide in Panama”.
18 August, 2021

Interview in Imagina Radio – SENACYT – August 18, 2021.

Participation of Dr. Virginia Nuñez Samudio in the program Imagina Radio of SENACYT comments on the circulation of the pandemic clone of Escherichia coli ST131 multiresistant […]
2 August, 2021

Interview in Imagina Radio – SENACYT – August 2, 2021.

Participation of Dr. Karen Courville in the program Imagina Radio of SENACYT where she comments on her lines of research in Nephrology in Panama.
12 July, 2021

Interview in Imagina Radio – SENACYT – July 12, 2021.

Participation of Dr. Virginia Nuñez Samudio in the program Imagina Radio of SENACYT with the topic “Clinical case of co-infection by Dengue and Hantavirus in Panama”.
7 July, 2021

Interview in Imagina Radio – SENACYT – July 7, 2021.

Participation of Dr. Virginia Nuñez Samudio in the program Imagina Radio of SENACYT with the topic: Respiratory viruses in hospitalized children before the COVID-19 pandemic.
26 September, 2019

Participation in the Health Sector Roundtable – PENCYT 2019 – 2024

The team of research physicians from the Institute of Medical Sciences (Maydelin Pecchio, Karen Courville, Iván Landires, Michael Pimentel, and Virginia Nùñez-Samudio) participated in the Health […]
24 March, 2018

ICM researchers publish in the prestigious journal The Lancet.

Researchers from the Institute of Medical Sciences have recently published a contribution in the prestigious journal The Lancet in collaboration with researchers from the City of […]
4 March, 2017

#VisitingExpert at the BioMuseum.

Visiting Expert: Dr. Virginia Nuñez-Samudio participated as a visiting expert at the Panama BIOMUSEUM where she gave a lecture on “ARBOVIROSIS AND CLIMATE CHANGE: THE CASE […]
26 March, 2016

Safe children in vehicles

Automobile collisions put the lives of vehicle occupants, especially the youngest, at risk. Of the entire child population in Panama, children under five years of age […]