Instituto Butantan is one of the largest research centers in the world and greatly
influential on national and international academic research. The Center for
Scientific Development (CDC) is composed of researchers working at the
frontier of scientific knowledge in different fields of Science. Each research is
unique and fundamental to unravel biological systems, create and adapt
models, and improve processes. The CDC is responsible for developing basic
research articulated with applied research, incorporating, within its broad lines
of research, the improvement of scientific practice, student training and
scientific dissemination, contributing significantly to the advancement and
knowledge of the health and science fields.
Center for Scientific Development
(+55 11) 2627-9580
cdc@butantan.gov.br
Av. da Universidade, 210 – Butantã
São Paulo - SP, 05508-210
CDC Board
Sandra Coccuzzo Sampaio Vessoni
Ivo Lebrun
Maria Carolina Elias Sabbaga
Lines of research
Aiming to demonstrate the diversity of Instituto Butantan, the following pages
invite you through a tour of the different lines of research. These are also
projected in the art observed in its Museums and park, where each line of
research has its unique importance and dialogue with the cultural, production,
development and education divisions, fundamental in the construction of an
institutional unit beneficial to society.