With great excitement, we share important news for our team and the scientific community: Starting April 1st, our director, Dr. Hugo Benítez, will assume a new academic position as a professor at the One Health Institute, Faculty of Life Sciences, Universidad Andrés Bello, in Santiago.

This significant step marks a new stage for EME Lab (Laboratory of Ecology and Evolutionary Morphometrics), expanding its horizons by opening a new workspace in Santiago, where we will continue conducting cutting-edge scientific research with the passion and excellence that have always defined us.

We leave behind the city of Talca and Universidad Católica del Maule, an institution where we grew academically, faced rewarding challenges, and deeply learned about the importance of research at every level. We are confident this new chapter will further elevate our research, strengthening the laboratory's impact and reach.

We sincerely thank the institution we leave behind for all the valuable lessons and experiences, and enthusiastically welcome Universidad Andrés Bello for giving us the opportunity to continue advancing science from Chile's capital.

We look forward to welcoming new students and colleagues interested in joining EME Lab during this exciting new phase in Santiago!