The Institute of Biological and Medical Engineering (IIBM) of the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile held last Friday the Academic Welcome 2026, an event that marked the official start of the academic activities of the year and brought together students, researchers and academics of the Institute.
The purpose of the event was to welcome new members of the IIBM community and to create a meeting place for students from different programs, academics and researchers.
The activity began with the words of the IIBM director, René Botnar, who presented an overview of the Institute, its operation and the main areas of research and training that characterize it.
Subsequently, the Deputy Director of Graduate Studies, Tomás Egaña, explained the structure and operation of the Institute's graduate programs, while Andrea Ravasio, Head of the Major, presented the main aspects of undergraduate training in the area.
During the activity, students from the Chapter, Major and PhD programs participated and were able to learn more about the academic functioning of the Institute and share with professors and researchers.
The day concluded with a welcome coffee, an instance that allowed to strengthen ties within the community and generate a close space for conversation between the different members of the IIBM, thus starting the new academic year.
