Research Center for Tropical Diseases (CIET, for its acronym in Spanish)

Health Sciences

To carry out, through the correct development of research projects, the necessary actions to facilitate the administrative and logistical support, that will allow the expansion of research in the field of infectious diseases of importance for Costa Rican public health. To strengthen the proper functioning of CIET facilities and equipment

To promote basic and applied research in the field of infectious diseases
To develop multidisciplinary research programs involving specialists from different fields of scientific knowledge to expand information about tropical diseases
To seek solutions for the control of the main infectious agents in our country by studying their characteristics, developing better diagnostic methods and standardizing quality control techniques
To link activities to community outreach, especially regarding the dissemination of preventive measures and control of infectious diseases of national interest
To promote and participate in the education and training of scientific personnel in related areas, providing the facilities for their training, as part of the programs of the Graduate Studies System
To seek for the financial support from other State institutions, private companies, and international organizations for the financing of research activities

Diagnosis of infectious diseases caused by parasites, bacteria, and viruses
Molecular methods for the characterization of microbial agents of infectious diseases
Epidemiology of infectious diseases
Design of clinical laboratories and quality control programs in clinical laboratories
Microbiological quality of water for human consumption
Microbiological analysis of food