Imagine a bustling hub of scientific inquiry right here on Junín Street. This is the Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica of the University of Buenos Aires. It’s more than just a building. It is a place of innovation and learning.
The Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica started as part of the Faculty of Medical Sciences. But in 1957 it became its own independent faculty. Since then it has become a leading institution. It focuses on pharmacy and biochemistry. As of 2011 almost 5000 graduate students were enrolled here. It was the fourth-smallest faculty at UBA. But this only means that the courses were quite intense.
The Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica offers many academic programs. You can study biochemistry, pharmacy, and food science here. There are also undergraduate technician degrees. These include nuclear medicine and ophthalmic assistance. The faculty also provides specializations and advanced degrees. You can pursue master’s and doctoral studies in fields like clinical biochemistry and industrial pharmacy. Even cosmetology is taught here.
The Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica is home to several research institutes. These institutes contribute to advancements in various fields. The Instituto en Bacteriología y Virología Molecular studies molecular aspects of bacteriology and virology. The Instituto de Fisiopatología y Bioquímica Clínica examines clinical biochemistry. The Instituto de Tecnología Farmacéutica y Biofarmacia focuses on pharmaceutical technology. These autonomous institutes operate within the faculty.
The Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica also collaborates with the National Research Council. Together they oversee research institutes. One is the Instituto de Química y Fisicoquímica Biológicas. Another is the Instituto de Química y Metabolismo del Fármaco. You can also find the Instituto de Investigaciones Farmacológicas here.
The Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica operates under a system of co-governance. Professors, students, and graduates participate in governing the faculty. They elect representatives to the Directive Council. The Dean presides over this council. Elections for the council happen every two years. Since 2022 Dr. Pablo Evelson has been the dean. Dr. Laura Schreier is the vice dean.
The Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica is not just an educational institution. It is a center of research, collaboration, and democratic governance. As you stand here you’re witnessing a place that shapes the future of pharmaceutical and biochemical sciences in Argentina.