Center for Phytochemical Research
Description
The Center for Phytochemical Research (CIF) focuses on the validation and scientific assessment of the country's plant resources, generating technological knowledge that contributes to the sustainable use of these resources and the development of national industries.
Research Programs
Metabolites Program: study of primary and secondary metabolites present in plant resources, analyzing their energetic, functional, pharmacological, nutraceutical, dyeing, and photoprotective properties.
Industrial Feasibility Program: evaluation of the industrial applicability of metabolites and their natural precursors, considering criteria for environmental sustainability and economic impact.
Institutional Focus
The CIF articulates scientific research and technological analysis to transform phytochemical knowledge into useful information for the industry, promoting the responsible and sustainable use of plant biodiversity.
Institutional Profile
Date of Creation: April 2015
Rectoral Resolution: UPB-RR-005A/2015
Unit Director
Sandra Liliana Ibáñez Calero
Tenured Teacher
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Awards
VI Version of the Plurinational Award for Science and Technology (Tarija - September 2019)
Organizer/s:
Ministry of Education
Category:
Natural resources, environment, and biodiversity – Second Place
Project:
Search for natural colorants with antioxidant and photoprotective properties - dyeing applications.
