MSc. Luz Valencia Participates as Expert in the Obstetric and Neonatal Emergency Strengthening Workshop
In a joint effort to strengthen food security and neonatal well-being in crisis contexts, MSc.
Community Nurseries: A Strategic Solution to Heatwaves Analyzed by FLS Expert
Given the unusual temperatures that have affected various cities across the country, reaching peaks of up to 35.8 °C and heat indices close to 40 °C, Edwin Jiménez, Eng., a research professor at the Faculty of Life Sciences (FLS), highlights the creation of community nurseri
A Story of Service: FLS Student Danna Aráuz
We are proud to have students who integrate academic excellence with deep social sensitivity. This is the case of Danna Aráuz, a fourth-semester Biology student whose story of altruism began a decade ago and continues to have a positive impact on the community.
Syngenta Strengthens Collaboration with LFS to Drive Agricultural Research and Development
The Faculty of Life Sciences (FLS) hosted a visit from Matthias Gaberthuel, Andressa Lemus, and Damir Ivacic, international executives from Syngenta, as part of the research and development projects currently being executed through this joint partnership.
The FLS Nutrition and Dietetics Program Held the 2026–2027 Supervised Practice Induction
The Nutrition and Dietetics program held the Induction for the 2026–2027 Supervised Practice, aimed at students who will begin this important phase of professional training.
Environmental Alert: FLS Warns of the Impact of Invasive Ornamental Plants on Local Ecosystems
A recent scientific study has revealed a silent threat to Guayaquil's biodiversity: the sale and use of exotic ornamental plants, specifically from the genus Thunbergia, which act as invasive species.
"Sonidos del Sol" Group Celebrates 19th Anniversary with a Special Performance
The Faculty of Life Sciences (FLS) was filled with music and joy during the visit of the musical group "Sonidos del Sol." The event, which brought together faculty, staff, and students, was part of an institutional tour designed to strengthen cultural ties within the polytechnic community.
Biodiversity Crisis: Professor Julián Pérez Warns that Only 10% to 20% of Trafficked Wildlife Survives in Ecuador
Illicit wildlife trafficking in Ecuador has reached critical levels, threatening ecosystem balance and public health.
New FLS Master’s Graduate Researches the Nutritional Composition of Kichwa Chicha
On March 25, 2026, the Faculty of Life Sciences (FLS) celebrated the successful thesis defense of Christian Ronny Lasso García, who earned his Master’s degree in Applied Biosciences with a Major in Biodiscovery.
FLS Collaborates with INABIO to Define Monitoring Methodologies for Ecuador’s Emblematic Areas
As part of the efforts to strengthen the sustainable management of the country’s natural resources, researchers from the Faculty of Life Sciences (FLS) participated in a key technical meeting for the project "Conservation Status of Biodiversity in Emblematic Areas of PASNAP