Abstract

RODRIGUEZ PEREZ, Irene de la C; CORO ANTICHVZ, Rosa María  and  ZENAIDA IGLESIAS RAMIREZ, Belén. The Foundation of Cuban Society Morphologic Sciences. Rev haban cienc méd [online]. 2013, vol.12, n.2, pp. 169-175. ISSN 1729-519X.

The Institute of Preclinical and Basic Sciences "Victoria de Girón" was founded in Havana in October 1962. There began the development of basic Biomedical Sciences in Cuba until it became the head center for their teaching. During the last 50 years up to 2012, the Institute of Preclinical and Basic Sciences "Victoria de Girón" has surpassed its walls to support the foundation of other medical science universities in Cuba and other countries as well to support the creation of Biomedical research centers. Sincethe beginning of 70´s decade, "Victoria de Girón" has promoted the foundation of scientific societies related to Biomedical Sciences. In 1973 the professionals who worked at thedepartments of Morphological Sciences asked the Council of Health Societies the permission to create the Cuban Society of Morphological Sciences (SCCM, for its initials in Spanish). The purpose of this paper is describe the foundation of the SCCM and whowere its promoters. Throughdocuments and testimonies it was shown that there were 40 professionals(Physicians, Dentists and Pharmacy doctors), who dedicated their life to teach Anatomy (15), Histology (16) and Embryology (9). All of them belonged either to Victoria de Girón or to the National Center of Scientific Research. At present there are 16 foundation members that are still active in the society and giving their experience.

Keywords : Cuban Morphological Science Society; National Center of Scientific Research; Biomedical Basic Sciences.

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