Introduction
The Cayetano Research Funds 2025 have recently announced their winners, showcasing a diverse range of innovative research projects spanning various fields of study. These awards serve as a catalyst for groundbreaking research that aims to address critical issues in medicine, agriculture, technology, and social sciences.
Winners and Their Projects
Among the prominent research projects funded this year are:
1. Faculty of Sciences and Engineering
Title: “Bioconservative Activity of Lactobacillus spp. Isolates Against Botrytis spp. and Alternaria spp. Infected Grapes and Blueberries”
Principal Investigator: Jesús Yampier Pachas Castilla
Co-investigator: Ruth Liliana Cristobal Delgado
2. Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Zootechnics
Title: “Presence of Complex Vertebral Malformation in Peruvian Paso Horses in Lima, Peru”
Principal Investigator: Claudia Charlotte Meyer
Co-investigator: Pablo Saúl Silva Sánchez
3. Faculty of Education
Title: “Use of Information and Communication Technologies in Teaching and Learning at a State Educational Center in Lima”
Principal Investigator: Jhon Edison Chicchihuallpa Lima
Co-investigator: Roxana Mamani Machaca
4. Faculty of Public Health and Administration
Title: “Legal and Economic Barriers of Intellectual Property Affecting Access to Medications for Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) in Latin America”
Principal Investigator: Tiana Valeria Quevedo Pintado
Co-investigator: Mario Edgar Rios Barrientos
5. Faculty of Psychology
Title: “Relationship Between Mobile Phone Dependency and Psychological Well-being in Young People in Metropolitan Lima”
Principal Investigator: Iann Carreño Juarez
Co-investigator: Manuel Eduardo Cueva Rojas
6. Faculty of Medicine
Title: “Prevalence of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in High-risk Pregnant Women at the National Maternal Perinatal Institute”
Principal Investigator: Cecilia Salomé Raraz Rivera
Co-investigators: Cecilia Eloisa Ibañez Rodriguez, Diana Carmel Rodriguez Hurtado
Impact of Research
The diverse range of research topics reflects the commitment of these scholars to address both local and global challenges. For instance, the veterinary study on complex vertebral malformation aims to improve the health and performance of a culturally significant horse breed, while the study on mobile phone dependency seeks to better understand its implications on youth mental health.
Conclusion
The Cayetano Research Funds 2025 not only support innovative research but also encourage collaboration among academics from various disciplines. The awarded projects are expected to contribute significantly to their respective fields, fostering advancements that will benefit society as a whole. Congratulations to all winners, and we look forward to seeing the results of your vital work!