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Group of participants in the training course imparted by researchers from the Clodomiro Picado Institute of the UCR (photo Laura Rodriguez)

CPI Training on Handling and Rescuing Dangerous Reptiles

Symposium on the application of genomics and proteomics in the design of new snake antivenoms (photo Laura Rodriguez).

The Clodomiro Picado Institute Holds a Symposium on Antivenom Production

Approximately 63 representatives from the most important public entities in Latin America that produce antiophidic serums participated in the workshop held in Brazil (photo courtesy of José María Gutiérrez).

The Search to Improve the Quality of Antivenoms

With the new lyophilizator the Clodomiro Picado Institute expects to increase by 700 vials its yearly antiophidic serum production. (photo ODI archive).

The Clodomiro Picado Institute Acquires a New Lyophilizator

Dr. Alberto Alape Girón, director of the CPI receiving the Inte-ISO 9001: 2008 quality management standard certificate from Lic. Mauricio Céspedes Mirambell (photo by Laura Rodriguez).

The CPI Receives Quality Management Certificate

Children receive the donation of school supplies from the hands of students from the University Community Service and workers at the Clodomiro Picado Institute (photo Anel Kenjekeeva).

The Clodomiro Picado Institute Visits Bribri Communities

In the gardens of the Clodomiro Picado Institute, in Dulce Nombre de Coronado, they practiced capture techniques (photo courtesy of CPI).

The Clodomiro Picado Institute Trains Fire Fighters

A sculpture by the plastic artist Iria Salas represented the UCR Environmental Award (photo by Laura Rodriguez).

Environmental Award Given to 14 Units of the UCR