At the forefront of infectious disease research in Venezuela
The Venezuelan Science Incubator (Incubadora Venezolana de la Ciencia, IVC) is a non-profit clinical research organization based in Barquisimeto, Venezuela. The premise of our work is cooperation with rural communities, in collecting and recording data of the emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases in their regions. The invaluable asset of these data allows us current resource to monitor epidemiological trends and the rapid evolution of pathogens in our laboratory research.
Science Magazine's Healing Venezuela
On March 11th, 2022, the Venezuelan Science Incubator (IVC) was featured in a special issue of Science magazine, with an article titled Healing Venezuela. This feature tells of the resolution and the trials and tribulations that made an accomplishment of the past 5 years, during which the delicate medical structure of Venezuela withstood the impact of COVID-19. This is our story; we are the IVC. We are 60 young medical volunteers who make up a nucleus of effort committed to treating infectious diseases, and to educating the people of Venezuela on the sanitary, hygienic, and vector-control protocols which would greatly improve public health in our country.
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Our Research Networks
Chagas Research Network
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LEISHMANIA RESEARCH NETWORK
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Virology Research network
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zoonosEs research network
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Specialized committees
Community and Citizen Science Projects
Our Scientific Publications
Since its foundation the IVC has published over 35 research articles, in national and international indexed journals. We are glad to share our work to improve the knowledge and contribute in the training of the new generation of clinical researchers, in Venezuela and the american region.
Our Partners
