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History

The Oswaldo Cruz Institute (IOC/Fiocruz) plays a fundamental role in training researchers and professionals in the areas of Biological Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, and Health Education. With laboratories focused on basic research and the development of new technologies, the IOC It has established itself as one of the leading national centers for research and teaching in these areas.

The teaching tradition began in 1908, when Oswaldo Cruz created the "Manguinhos Application Course," aimed at consolidating and disseminating Bacteriology as a basis for biomedical research. This course gave rise to the current Postgraduate Programs of the [institution name]. IOC, which train researchers for national and international institutions.

To learn more about this journey, access the book “A School for Science and Health – 111 Years of Education at the Oswaldo Cruz Institute".

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Integration of Teaching and Research and National Cooperation

The Teaching Programs are conducted by researchers from the Institute, who act as teachers and advisors, receiving students in their laboratories for the development of monographs, dissertations, theses, and technical training, as well as national and international internships. This integration generates new knowledge, innovations, and even patent applications stemming from academic research.

Interinstitutional cooperation projects have already trained masters and doctoral students in all regions of the country.

Another important characteristic of the Postgraduate Programs of IOC It is the ability to promote interactions with other Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in the country, aligned with the purpose of strengthening and expanding Brazilian postgraduate studies adopted by CAPES/MEC. Thus, the Programs of IOC They participate in national inter-institutional collaborations in order to reduce inter- and intra-regional differences in the training of Brazilian scientists and researchers.

Director of Teaching and Extension

Norma Cristina Cardoso Brandao