Dr. Carolina Prado, associate researcher at Centro Basal Ciencia & Vida and academic at Universidad San Sebastián, was selected to join the inaugural cohort of the IUIS Leadership Academy, organized by the International Union of Immunological Societies (IUIS). As the sole Chilean representative, she formed part of a group of 23 scientists from 12 nationalities convened to strengthen their leadership and international collaboration skills.

The intensive program focused on three fundamental areas for the development of scientific activity: management competencies, the building of global collaborative networks, and transformative leadership in biomedical sciences. These axes aim to enhance participants' ability to lead teams, connect research communities, and contribute to the development of the discipline.

Dr. Prado's participation in this first generation constitutes a recognition of her career and an opportunity to expand the international ties of her work in mucosal immunity and the gut-brain axis. The gathering with researchers from different countries provides a space to exchange experiences and explore collaborative perspectives around the challenges of immunology.

Advanced training for scientific leadership

This experience aligns with the advanced training pillar of Centro Ciencia & Vida, which contemplates the development of scientific talent at different stages and the strengthening of capacities to advance toward autonomy and research leadership.

The training of those who lead and mentor new generations of researchers is part of that commitment. Within this framework, Carolina Prado's participation in the IUIS Leadership Academy contributes to the international projection of our community and reaffirms the commitment of Centro Basal Ciencia & Vida (FCV-USS) to developing scientific leaders capable of contributing from Chile to regional and global science.