Doctoral candidate Ana Hernández Guío received the award for her doctoral thesis titled "Clinical Impact of Implementing DPYD Determination and Dose Individualization in Patients Undergoing Fluoropyrimidine Treatment; Observational Study of miR27a and DPYD6". The research analyzes the application of pharmacogenetics in cancer patients by studying specific genetic variants and individually tailoring chemotherapy doses, aiming to prevent severe adverse effects and advance towards more personalized and safer treatments.
The initiative, organized by the UMH Vice-Rectorate for Economy and Society, seeks to recognize the scientific quality and contribution of doctoral research to the advancement of personalized medicine. The event was attended by the Vice-Rector for Economy and Society, María José López; the Vice-Rector for Planning and Social Responsibility, Domingo Orozco; the award's promoter and patron, Andrés Corno; the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Antonio Compañ; and the Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy, Enrique Font.
During the event, Andrés Corno highlighted the personal motivations behind this initiative and emphasized his commitment to promoting scientific research. His contribution has made this recognition possible, underscoring the role of collaboration between society and the UMH in fostering knowledge and research excellence.
This award is part of the actions promoted by the UMH Patronage Unit to foster collaboration between the University and society, by supporting initiatives that encourage research, training, and knowledge dissemination. Through these efforts, the UMH aims to strengthen the involvement of individuals and entities committed to scientific and social progress.
