Start: March 2026 · Online format · Duration: 8 weeks
The CEDENNA Foundation and the Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology are opening registration for the next edition of the Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Course for Health Professionals, a training program designed to provide up-to-date tools on how nanotechnology is transforming clinical practice in diagnosis, therapies, tissue regeneration, bioimaging and nanomaterial safety.
This course is a continuing education activity recognized by the Chilean Medical Association.
Excellent training for the future of medicine
The program is taught by a top-level faculty made up of researchers who lead nano development nationally and are internationally recognized.
Course structure: 8 specialized modules
1. Introduction to Nanotechnology
Dr. Dora Altbir
National Prize for Exact Sciences winner · Director of CEDENNA
2. Nanomaterials and their Properties
Dr. Samuel Baltazar
PhD in Nanoscience · CEDENNA Researcher
3. Nanotechnology in Drug Delivery
Dr. Cristian Vilos
Dean, Faculty of Medicine · Universidad de Talca
4. Diagnostic Nanodevices and Imaging
Dr. Patricia Díaz
Head of CEDENNA’s Nanobiomedicine Laboratory
5. Nanotechnology in Regenerative Medicine
Dr. Patricia Díaz
Head of CEDENNA’s Nanobiomedicine Laboratory
6. Theranostics and Personalized Medicine
Dr. Pedro Chana
Winner of the Edmond J. Safra Fellowship (Michael J. Fox Foundation)
Director of CETRAM · CEDENNA Researcher
7. Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI)
Dr. Juan Pablo García Huidobro
Researcher, CEDENNA Nanosafety Unit
8. Current Trends and Future Directions
Dr. Pedro Chana
Who is it for?
Health professionals interested in understanding, applying and integrating nanotechnology into their fields:
Physicians, Nursing, Medical Technologists, Physiotherapists, Nutritionists, Dentists and multidisciplinary clinical teams.
Benefits for your clinical practice
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Understand nano technologies already applied in medicine.
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Use nano evidence to improve diagnostic and therapeutic decisions.
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Acquire skills for biomedical innovation.
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Connect with leading researchers in Chile.
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Update your knowledge of advanced therapies and precision medicine.
Upon passing all modules, you will receive an official certificate issued by CEDENNA as part of the continuing education program recognized by the Chilean Medical Association.
Fees for the Course “Nanoscience and its Applications in Health”
The program includes two formats —theoretical and practical— with different fees for physicians who are members and non-members, according to the current agreement between CEDENNA and the Chilean Medical Association.
1. Theoretical Module (online, 16 hours)
- Member physicians: $90.000
- Non-member physicians: $120.000
This module is delivered online and asynchronously, with access to materials, recorded classes and mandatory partial assessments.
2. In-Person Practical Module in CEDENNA Laboratories
- Estimated single fee: $120.000
Includes participation in experimental activities, equipment demonstrations and meals during the session.
(This practical part requires a minimum of 20 registrants).
Registration
CLICK THE FOLLOWING LINK TO REGISTER
Inquiries [email protected]
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CEDENNA Foundation
Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, CEDENNA.
