Start: March 2026 · Online format · Duration: 8 weeks
The CEDENNA Foundation and the Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology are now accepting applications for the next edition of the Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Course for Healthcare 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-tier faculty of researchers who are leading nanotechnology development nationally and internationally.
Course Structure: 8 Specialized Modules
1. Introduction to Nanotechnology
Dr. Dora Altbir
National Prize for Exact Sciences · Director of CEDENNA
2. Nanomaterials and Their Properties
Dr. Samuel Baltazar
PhD in Nanoscience · Researcher at CEDENNA
3. Nanotechnology in Drug Delivery
Dr. Cristian Vilos
Dean of the Faculty of Medicine · University of Talca
4. Diagnostic Nanodevices and Imaging
Dr. Patricia Díaz
Head of the Nanobiomedicine Laboratory at CEDENNA
5. Nanotechnology in Regenerative Medicine
Dr. Patricia Díaz
Head of the Nanobiomedicine Laboratory at CEDENNA
6. Theranostics and Personalized Medicine
Dr. Pedro Chana
Edmond J. Safra Fellowship Recipient (Michael J. Fox Foundation)
Director of CETRAM · Researcher at CEDENNA
7. Implications Ethical, Legal, and Social (ELSI)
Dr. Juan Pablo García Huidobro
Researcher, Nanosafety Unit, CEDENNA
8. Current Trends and Future Directions
Dr. Pedro Chana
Who is this for?
Healthcare professionals interested in understanding, applying, and integrating nanotechnology in their fields: Physicians, Nurses, Medical Technologists, Kinesiologists, Nutritionists, Dentists, and multidisciplinary clinical teams.
Benefits for your clinical practice:
Understand nanotechnology already applied in medicine.
Use nanotechnology evidence to improve diagnostic and therapeutic decisions.
Acquire skills for biomedical innovation.
Connect with leading researchers in Chile.
Stay up-to-date on advanced therapies and precision medicine.
Upon successful completion of all modules, you will receive an official certificate issued by CEDENNA as part of the continuing education program recognized by the Chilean Medical Association. Course Fees for “Nanoscience and its Applications in Health”
The program includes two modalities—theoretical and practical—with different fees for registered and unregistered physicians, according to the current agreement between CEDENNA and the Chilean Medical Association.
1. Theoretical Module (online, 16 hours)
Registered Physicians: $90,000 CLP
Unregistered Physicians: $120,000 CLP
This module is delivered online and asynchronously, with access to materials, recorded classes, and mandatory quizzes.
2. Practical Module (In-Person at CEDENNA Laboratories)
Estimated one-time fee: $120,000 CLP
Includes participation in experimental activities, equipment demonstrations, and meals during the session.
(This practical module requires a minimum of 20 participants).
Registration
CLICK THE FOLLOWING LINK TO REGISTER
For inquiries, contact [email protected]
Organized by
CEDENNA Foundation
CEDENNA Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology.
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