Guantanamo.- With significant contributions from research in the macro programs of science, services and projects that support the socioeconomic development of the province, the Mountain Development Center (CDM), in Guantánamo, will celebrate its 31st anniversary on February 3.
Due to its notable work, the group received several recognitions in 2024 such as the 85th Anniversary Flag of the CTC and the status of National Vanguard, in addition to the acknowledgment during the day dedicated to the 30 years of this institution, the only one of its kind in the country.
During 2024 and to date, work continues on the project related to scorpion venom, which aims to validate the beneficial effects on human health for its export as a raw material, in addition to efforts to create a drug of its own.
This is explained by Master of Science Amaury Díaz Castillo, director of the CDM, who also points out the project aimed at the development of antioxidant products based on the study of various species of flora, of which a proposal for the formulation of turmeric and ginger was made, awaiting approval of the brand by the Cuban Industrial Property Office.
The Mountain Development Center (CDM), in Guantánamo, doubles in 2024 the number of projects presented and in execution, focusing with greater emphasis on national and sectoral programs, work that will continue this year together with scientific technological services to enhance agricultural yields and the well-being of mountain residents.
