ESPOL Leads the Binational PISAAC Project in Ecuador Alongside the U.S. CDC, MSP, INSPI, and the Alejandro Mann Hospital Complex
To coordinate strategic actions and evaluate progress in the investigation of pathogens as well as respiratory and febrile infections, a technical working meeting was held for the binational PISAAC project (Project of Febrile Illness Surveillance in the Andean and Amazon Countries).
FLS-ESPOL and UTMACH Strengthen Scientific Cooperation in Wastewater Treatment and Environmental Sustainability Under the DEPUREMOS Project
On September 1, 2026, the Faculty of Life Sciences (FLS) hosted a productive academic session featuring Eveligh Prado Carpio, Ph.D., professor and researcher from the Technical University of Machala (UTMACH), within the framework of the international DEPUREMOS project, funde
Brisny Zarate Successfully Defends Master’s Thesis on Insecticide-Treated Bunch Bag Efficiency in Banana Cultivation at FLS-ESPOL
Effective pest management targeting insects that degrade fruit cosmetic quality and yield is a critical determinant of sustainability and competitiveness for Ecuador’s premier export commodity: bananas.
International Student from University of Vic Completes Research Internship at FLS-ESPOL’s ENBIDIA Laboratory
Throughout July and August 2026, the Laboratory for Biological Assays and Diagnostics (ENBIDIA) hosted Milene Vera Sánchez, an undergraduate student from the Universitat de Vic - Universitat Central de Catalunya (UVic-UCC), Spain.
Biology Students from FLS-ESPOL Demonstrate Scientific Rigor and Synthesis in High-Impact #5MinPitch Session
On August 31, 2026, the ESPOL Administration Building Auditorium (Auditorio de Rectorado) hosted a major edition of #5MinPitch, an academic initiative directed by Valeria Guzmán that challenges undergraduate students to present the technical relevance, methodology, and impac
Julián Pérez, FLS-ESPOL Expert, Explains Urban Crocodile Behavior and Warns of Legal Penalties for Illegal Handling of Wildlife
Public concern was sparked in Guayaquil after a video went viral showing a man carrying an American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) on his shoulders, with its jaws and limbs bound.
Estefany Paredes Successfully Defends Master’s Thesis on Metagenomics and Moko-Induced Dysbiosis in Plantain at FLS-ESPOL
Developing genomic and biotechnological tools to confront high-impact phytosanitary diseases in Musa crops represents a strategic priority for the agricultural sector.
Julián Pérez, FLS Professor, Analyzes Crocodile Sightings on Vía a la Costa and Rules Out Direct Link to El Niño
Neighborhood concerns near kilometer 8.5 of Vía a la Costa raised questions about whether the presence of these animals was driven by climate anomalies.
Agricultural Engineering Students from FLS-ESPOL Defend Bioinput and Carbon Footprint Projects During #5MinPitch Session
On August 24, 2026, the Graduate Hall at the Faculty of Life Sciences (FLS) hosted a new edition of #5MinPitch, an initiative led by Valeria Guzmán that challenges senior-year students to concisely and rigorously present the outcomes of their capstone projects (materias inte
Félix Morales, Ph.D., FLS Professor and Researcher, Explains the Origin of Jellyfish and Portuguese Man-of-War Stings on Coastal Beaches
Over the past few weeks, beachgoers at destinations such as San Lorenzo and Chipipe (Salinas), as well as coastal resorts in Manta, reported intense skin irritation after entering the sea, characterized by a stinging, prickling sensation followed by rashes.