Lilia Cedillo emphasizes scientific research importance at BUAP

Lilia Cedillo Ramírez, Rector of the Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (BUAP), highlighted the necessity of long-term scientific research and teamwork during the First Graduate Academic Innovation Conference. Speaking on the topic of COVID-19 pandemics and translational medicine, she noted that medical innovations are the result of years of collaborative work across various disciplines, including epidemiology, molecular biology, and biotechnology.

Cedillo explained that emerging diseases often arise when humans invade new habitats, allowing microorganisms to jump from animals to humans, as seen with SARS-CoV-2 in 2019. She emphasized that strengthening basic science is a prerequisite for effective medical application. Additionally, she recognized the work of Nobel laureate Katalin Karikó regarding vaccine development.

Separately, Cedillo inaugurated the second edition of the International Data Science Congress at the BUAP Faculty of Computer Science, a forum designed for students and specialists to discuss advancements in artificial intelligence and new technologies.