In celebration of Cuban Science Day, the University of Medical Sciences of Las Tunas hosted a ceremony dedicated to recognizing the scientific work and contributions of researchers, professors, and healthcare professionals to the country's social and human development in 2025.

Las Tunas, Cuba.– The event was inspired by the thinking of Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz, who championed science as an essential pillar of the nation's future, and placed education and health at the heart of the Cuban social project.

Among those honored was Dr. Sergio Orlando Escalona González, a Doctor of Science with a distinguished scientific career, recently promoted to the rank of full researcher and selected as a junior member of the Cuban Academy of Sciences.

Dr. Orlando Serrano Barrera was also congratulated for his extensive research in areas such as immunology, genomics, and bioinformatics, as well as for his contributions to the study of SARS-CoV-2 and Personalized Medicine.

Similarly, Dr. Noraidis Suárez Estévez was recognized for her work on glaucoma, which has contributed to the analysis of risk factors and the prevention of this disease, with a direct impact on the population's quality of life.

During the event, awards were also delivered to institutional scientific projects aimed at improving the teaching and learning process in the health sciences, environmental education, and the Life Task (Tarea Vida), as well as research aimed at transforming the province's health situation and preventing drug abuse. It also included the presentation of awards to professionals with a sustained research career, among them Dr. Yordania Velázquez Ávila, recipient of the National Prize from the Cuban Academy of Sciences.

The gathering reaffirmed Las Tunas' commitment to scientific development and professional advancement, reinforcing that science, when applied to healthcare, is one of the main strengths of the Cuban health system.