Photo: Thiago Molina/More Unitau
The University of Taubaté (Unitau) inaugurated, last Thursday (29), The Clinical Research Unit (Upeclin), that starts to operate at the Municipal University Hospital of Taubaté (hmut). The event was held in the auditorium of campus good advice (Check out the photos).
The initiative marks a new moment for teaching, Science and Innovation at the institution, Focused on diagnosis, prevention, Health treatment and rehabilitation.
The new unit was created to strengthen scientific production in health and further integrate students, teachers and researchers in a collaborative environment, knowledge exchange and stimulus to innovation.
“It's a very important moment. We will involve students, teachers and researchers, community and companies. It is an important milestone for our university “, he states to prophet. Dra. Nara Fontes, Unitau rector.
Take a tour of UPECLIN in the video produced by Mais Unitau
UPECLIN was created with the objective of further qualifying UNITAU courses in the health area. Beyond graduation, The space will also be used to conduct research by students of the Master and Doctorate Programs in Health Sciences.
“Research in the area of health will be articulated according to the demands of society in the area of health. All with an interdisciplinary approach“, explains the professor. Dra. Monica Carniello, Vice-Rector of Research and Postgraduate Studies at the University.
The space has two medical offices, infusion room with five chairs for patient care and nursing station.
“The biggest gain is to consolidate the clinical research that already exists. Having a unit for this to be established is fundamental. We will have a lot of gains in scientific initiation and graduation. Students will be included earlier and earlier in clinical research and not just in basic research. It's another way to do research. We just have to earn “, states a prof. Dr. Walnei Barbosa, Director of the Department of Medical Sciences at UNITAU.
The procedures room is equipped with an applies 300 ultrasound, Used for diagnostics by high performance images. The state -of -the -art equipment has a wide range of clinical applications, being designed to offer excellence in images, Combining Advanced Technology, accuracy and ease of use.
“It is an exceptional gain to have a look for research, for clinical research and for conducting studies. Makes perfect sense to the university. A university that has a tradition of years in medicine and health “, Says Profa. Dra. Laís Regiane da Silva Council – Coordinator of the Graduate Program in Health Sciences.
Research improvement reinforces Unitau's commitment to the sustainable development objectives (ODS) and it. The action is linked to SDG 3 (Health and well-being) e 4 (Quality education).
Funded searches
Teachers interested in conducting clinical research should read the regulation and fill out the submission document no site. Research can be sponsored, What helps in the funding of UPECLIN.
At the launch event, A developing. Dra. Paula Schimidt Azevedo Gaiolla, that coordinates the UPECLIN of UNESP Botucatu, was present. The UNESP Botucatu Research Unit was established in 2009 and is now a reference in research in the state of São Paulo, conducting 100 clinical trials at this time, 81 of which are financed by third parties.
“Research is about generating knowledge. Knowledge will improve people's lives. They shape the critical thinking of students and teachers. It is essential to increase the number of centers that generate knowledge. Upeclin can be a source of resources for the university, i.e., to improve teaching and improve knowledge.”, explains the professor.
Joint coordination
Upeclin coordination will be carried out by the Clinical Research Unit Committee, graduated by undergraduate teachers and also from the Graduate.
- Profa. Dra. Laís Regiane da Silva Council – Coordinator of the Graduate Program in Health Sciences;
- Profa. Dra. Marina Amaral – Assistant Coordinator of the Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences;
- Prof. Dr. Walnei Fernandes Barbosa – Director of the Medical Department;
- Profa. Ma. Daniela Machado Faria Paes de Barros – Director of the Physiotherapy Course;
- Profa. Ma. Simone de Lima Silva – Coordinator of the Medical Residency Commission (COREME).
Medical entrance exam
Registration for the winter entrance exam for Unitau Medicine course is open until June 3rd. With tradition and innovation, Unitau offers study opportunities in three campuses: Caraguá, Cruzeiro and Taubaté. Learn more in: unitau.br/medicina.
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