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Eduardo Sánchez, FLS and CIBE Researcher, Warns of Health and Trade Risks Following Chlorpyrifos Ban

The recent ban on chlorpyrifos issued by Ecuador's Agency for Phytosanitary and Zoosanitary Regulation and Control (Agrocalidad)—which barred the importation of formulated products, raw materials, and mixtures containing this compound following its listing under the Stockhol

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First Edition of the "Planeta Manglar" Congress: Three Days for the Ecosystem that Sustains Us

The first edition of the Planeta Manglar (Planet Mangrove) Congress concluded after three days that brought together researchers, environmental law experts, managers, and communities around one of the most strategic ecosystems on the Ecuadorian coast.

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In Light of the Xylella fastidiosa Alert: Freddy Magdama Analyzes the Impact and Phytosanitary Challenges in Ecuador

Following the recent confirmation by Agrocalidad regarding the presence of the bacterium Xylella fastidiosa within the national territory, Dr.

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We Celebrate the 5th White Coat Ceremony 2026

On June 10, 2026, the STEM Auditorium at ESPOL hosted the prestigious 5th White Coat Ceremony, an emblematic event celebrating the completion of the rotating internship for 46 students from the Nutrition and Dietetics program.

 

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News: ESPOL Hosts the 3rd Latin American Symposium on Biological Control to Drive Sustainable Agriculture

With a steadfast commitment to generating real scientific solutions for the global agricultural sector, Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral (ESPOL) hosted the 3rd Latin American Symposium on Biological Control.

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In the Face of Climate Events, FLS Researchers Warn of Vector-Borne Disease Surges and Promote Prevention Measures

Sudden temperature changes, flooding, and rainwater stagnation resulting from climate events such as El Niño create the ideal environment for vector proliferation and the rise of transmissible diseases.

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Environment Day: FLS Researchers Warn of Rising Carbon Emissions and Biodiversity Loss

In the framework of World Environment Day commemorations, research professors from the Faculty of Life Sciences (FLS) provided their technical perspectives in a television report focused on the urgency of curbing carbon emissions and protecting ecosystem services in the country.

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Training Provided to Community Promoters of the Bulubulu River Basin for Upcoming Nutritional Assessment

With the objective of strengthening local capacities and ensuring active community participation, the Faculty of Life Sciences (FLS), under the coordination of Dr.

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FLS Supervised Practice Coordination and Ministry of Public Health Certify Nutrition Students as Tutors in Community Epidemiological Surveillance Focusing on Child Chronic Malnutrition

With the firm commitment to strengthening technical skills and response capacity in the field to address public health challenges, the Supervised Practice Coordination—under the leadership of Josseline Andrade, M.Sc., at the Faculty of Life Sciences (FLS)—in strategic coordination with the Minist

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FLS Welcomes 122 New Students for this 2026-I Academic Term

On May 6, the Faculty of Life Sciences (FLS) at ESPOL welcomed 122 new students from the Biology, Agricultural and Biological Engineering, and Nutrition and Dietetics programs.

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